MA Study in PAIS
Why study with us?
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PAIS first in the UK for research environment
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Second UK Politics department in the Times/Sunday Times
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Consistently a UK Top 10 University
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5th most targeted university by the largest numbers of top UK graduate employers
About us
PAIS is one of the largest UK Politics departments. We host about 70 permanent academic staff, with half teaching modules. We cover core fields of the discipline, including International relations, International political economy, Political theory, and Comparative politics, which is reflected in our 10 MA degrees.
We believe in pluralism--conceptual, theoretical and methodological. This enables students to gain in-depth knowledge into their chosen field of study, and to be exposed to a variety of complementary approaches.
We also have a clear international outlook that is reflected in both our specialisms and staff and student population. Come and study with us and you will be able to interact with peers from all regions and academic systems, which is a key asset in a quickly-evolving, globalised world.
Our research and our teaching are relevant to cutting-edge academic debates and to concrete public policies. This is reflected in the professional journeys of our alumni(ae), who enjoy coming back and talking to current students.
Postgraduate study can open many doors when it comes to your knowledge and career opportunities.
Research-led teaching
- Teaching content infused with staff’s own research
- Departmental seminar series, research seminars/conferences
- Research assistantship (10-12 positions per year)
- Dissertation supervision tied to staff research specialisms
- Student-led Dissertation Conference
Skills developed
- Subject-specific knowledge
- Analytical ability, logical thinking and critical evaluation
- Interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
- Project design and management
- Time management, including working to deadlines
- Research skills
Links to employers
- Local government
- UK Government Departments and the UK Parliament
- Overseas national governments
- International institutions and organisations
- The private sector
- National and international think tanks
Example career paths
- International organisations (UN, OECD)
- National and local administrations
- Consulting (policy-making, marketing, data analysis)
- Journalism
- Development organisations
- Academic research and teaching
- National and local politics
- Charities (housing, humanitarian aid, child protection)
Events, Fairs, Live Chats, Talks & Tours
Learn more about our department, our people and speak to current students about their experience of postgraduate study at Warwick.
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Take your education to the next level and work alongside some of the leading researchers with our Postgraduate courses.