develop your knowledge and understanding of the political science methods needed to carry out advanced research in politics. you'll gain: skills in planning, managing and disseminating research knowledge and understanding of data collection methods and critical evaluation of various sources proficiency in a range of qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills the social and political science research training is also valuable for many non-academic careers. this includes those in: national and local government international organisations non-governmental organisations social research the media the politics (research) ma can form the training component of a 4.5 funding application to the esrc nine doctoral training partnership. important information we've highlighted important information about your course. please take note of any deadlines.