Overview
NFQ Level 9, Major Award
The MRes (Government and Public Policy) is a part-time online blended learning programme, running for 24 months from the date of first registration for the programme. Students complete three modules (GV6118, GV6125 and GV6126) and a 25,000 word thesis.
A candidate for the MRes Degree in Government and Public Policy must:
- complete and pass 20 credits of modules;
- undertake research in a topic agreed with the Department;
- present a thesis on an approved topic;
- present for an oral examination on the subject matter of his/her thesis (if required by the Department).
See also General Regulations for the Degree of Master by Research.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List | Code | Title | Credits |
| |
| GV6118 | Political Science Research Methods | 10 |
| GV6125 | Political Science Fundamentals | 5 |
| GV6126 | Politics and Policies of the European Union | 5 |
| Total Credits | 20 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for the MRes (Government and Public Policy) (NFQ Level 9, Major award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of different modes of explanation and theoretical perspective in political science;
- Identify key forms of quantitative and qualitative methods used in political analysis;
- Evaluate the main developments and debates in EU politics and governance;
- Develop clear, focused and effective written and oral expression and communication;
- Demonstrate an ability to undertake sustained independent research;
- Critically discern and harness appropriate evidence in the pursuit of high quality political science analysis;
- Write theses to a professional standard, equivalent in presentational qualities to that of publishable papers;
- Use a full range of IT and online learning skills and display a mature computer literacy;
- Demonstrate advanced research skills appropriate to career progression.
