Research opportunities

The Department of International Studies and Social Science has considerable experience of supervising postgraduate students. We see our research expertise flowing directly into our MA courses and research degrees. We also take the time to make sure students receive the attention they need to succeed in their studies.

Those students who wish to complete a postgraduate qualification concentrating more on their own independent study, rather than participating fully in the taught programmes, can apply for MA by Research and MPhil/PhD study.

Research themes   

  • African, Chinese and American politics
  • British Foreign policy
  • European integration
  • Global security
  • History
  • Human security
  • International relations
  • Peace and reconciliation
  • Politics
  • Terrorism and international crime 

Resources

Full time research students are provided with personal study space equipped with networked PC's, within the department. And you will be able to make full use of new online learning technologies.

Coventry University has an award-winning library that reflects the strength of the department's established courses and our research culture.

Our Masters by Research degrees are designed for students who wish to complete a postgraduate qualification focusing on their own independent study.

Learn more

We welcome applications for postgraduate research in:

  • History
  • International Relations
  • Politics
  • Human Security

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Charlotte Ray
Find out what both our undergraduate and postgraduate students have to say about the Department of International Studies and Social Sciences, and their life at Coventry University.