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MRes in International Relations
Transfer to the final phase, when the thesis proper is completed, is
subject to acceptance by an Upgrade Committee of the work
Director of Studies: Professor Robert Geyer.
produced during the probationary period.
Duration: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time.
Entry Requirements: An upper second class honours degree, or its
The Department has a lively research culture including regular
equivalent. Relevant professional qualifications and experience will
departmental and PhD seminars together with an annual Graduate
also be considered.
Workshop where research students present work in progress to
Assessment: Combination of coursework and dissertation.
fellow students and staff. In addition, research students are
IELTS: 6.5
encouraged to participate in the regular Faculty-wide workshops,
Funding: See page 196.
presentations and training sessions. The University also has a wide
Further Information: www.lancs.ac.uk/fass/politics/pgrd/master.htm
range of other programmes that research students are welcome to
attend, and we encourage all researchers to make links to other
The MRes in International Relations provides research training in
departments in the faculty as well as to departments and research
International Relations as a Social Science. It provides you with an
centres in other faculties.
understanding of the major theoretical and epistemological
debates in the social sciences, and also gives you an introduction
STAFF RESEARCH INTERESTS
to quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. This
research training is coupled with, and customised for, research in
Dr April Biccum: Narratives of development, post colonial studies.
international relations. It addresses key concepts, methodological
and epistemological issues, and data collection and analysis in
Dr Patrick Bishop: Political theory; enlightenment thought; public
administration; community consultation; e-government; public policy
international relations. The programme is mainly comprised of
process.
compulsory courses but you may take one optional course in the
area of your designated thesis topic.
Dr Nina Caspersen: Inter-ethnic conflict, especially in the Balkans.
Core modules
Dr Feargal Cochrane: Irish politics; comparative ethnic conflict;
Normally all, but at least 4 of the following, on the approval of the
the state and civil society.
course director
Prof David Denver: Elections, parties and voting behaviour;
Major Approaches to the Study of International Relations
referendums; constituency campaigning; Scottish politics.
Theory and Method in International Relations
Introduction to the Philosophy of the Social Sciences
Prof Michael Dillon: International political theory; security and
Qualitative Methods in Social Science
global liberal governance; international relations and post structuralism.
Advanced Data Analysis and Computing for Social Science
Dr Mark Garnett: British politics; political ideas; Conservative party.
RESEARCH DEGREES
Lancaster University is an excellent place to complete PhD research
Prof Robert Geyer: Complexity theory; European Union politics and
in the fields of politics and international relations. The Department
policy; Scandinavian politics; social policy.
of Politics and International Relations is innovative, interdisciplinary
and post-disciplinary, and research proposals reflecting these Dr Julie Hearn: International politics of aid, north-south relations,
approaches from those seeking to undertake MPhil or PhD Argentina.
research degrees are especially encouraged.
Dr Mark Lacy: International security; climate change; US foreign
MPhil/PhD policy.
Director of Research Studies: Professor Christopher May.
Dr Victoria Mason: Middle East politics; human rights; conflict;
Entry Requirements: An upper second class honours degree, or its
refugees; minorities; diasporas.
equivalent and a viable research proposal.
Assessment: Original research and thesis.
Prof Christopher May: Political economy; intellectual property
IELTS: 6.5
rights; international law; global rule of law.
Funding: University Studentships and Departmental Teaching
Assistantships may be available, ESRC, AHRC - see also page 196.
Dr Amalendu Misra: Dynamics of conflict and peace in deeply
Further Information: www.lancs.ac.uk/fass/politics/phd/phd.htm
divided societies, nationalism and religious radicalism.
Contact: Initial expressions of interest should be directed to
c.may@lancaster.ac.uk.
Dr Graham Smith: Contemporary political theory; friendship;
political modernity.
The PhD degree scheme is organised in two distinct parts. The
initial or probationary period occupies the first year of study and is
Dr Ngai-Ling Sum: International political economy; the Asia-Pacific
region.
devoted to research training and general preparation for the
thesis. During this period, you take a number of courses covering
Prof Christine Sylvester: Feminist international relations;
research skills and key concepts, theories and approaches in the
international relations theory.
sub-field in which you intend to write your thesis. Preparation for
the thesis entails writing a literature review or other relevant piece
Prof Cynthia Weber: International politics and gender, culture and
of work and preparing a detailed research proposal.
American Studies.
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