The MPhil in Politics (European Politics and Society) is an advanced two-year graduate degree which provides training in research techniques and methodology and enables you to acquire substantive knowledge in this sub-area of the discipline. It is also suitable if you later wish to embark upon doctoral research. The MPhil in Politics (European Politics and Society) is taught by a group of scholars who specialise in all aspects of European politics, including European integration, comparative European government, Europe's external relations and the political systems of individual European countries. The MPhil offers the opportunity to engage with scholars and practitioners from various European countries and institutions, and will provide you with a solid foundation for a wide range of careers, including academic, professional, commercial, diplomatic and governmental positions. The department will prepare you for an academic career in the field, either in Oxford or elsewhere, but also celebrates the substantial number of MPhil graduates working in government, in diplomatic services, and in senior positions in the private sector.