MRes Master of Research (Education / Social Policy)

You will normally be expected to have at least a 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification.

You will also be considered if you have relevant work experience and deemed to have academic potential.

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The MRes combines a strong theoretical focus with a core of technical competencies, providing students with the opportunity to develop as effective, reflective professionals. On completion, students should be able conduct competent research, as well as the transferable project management skills commensurate with independent research and in managing large research projects.

It is intended that the programme will make both a significant contribution to individual professional development and a general contribution to innovation and creativity in a range of professional fields.

Successful completion of the MRes Education or MRes Social Policy signals to employers advanced scholarship.

You will study the following modules*:

• Analysing Research Data (20 credits)
• Being and Doing in Academia (20 credits)
• Designing Social Inquiry (20 credits)
• Evidence Based Practice (20 credits)
• Practitioner Research (20 credits)
• Developing Skills for a Career in Research (20 credits)
• Independent Research Project (60 credits) – During the MRes you will identify and undertake a substantial independent research project. You will do this with support of your academic supervisor and mentor, who will work with you to develop your project, as well as yourself as a researcher.

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded an MRes in Social Policy or MRes in Education.