MRes Social Research – build advanced social research skills for academic or professional careers

Why study MRes Social Research?

Build advanced social research skills for academic or professional careers. This student-led MRes Social Research combines theory, practice and real-world research outputs, preparing you for PhD study or roles in government, consultancy and the third sector.

MRes Social Research offers a flexible path into research across fields like Climate Change, Education, Health, Management, Social Policy, and Digital Methods. 

Student-led learning - This social research training course is shaped around you and your interests. It's student-led, which means your assessments and research focus are closely linked to your own academic or professional goals.

Learn from experts - You'll work closely with staff who are active researchers and who regularly collaborate with policymakers, government bodies and third sector organisations. That real-world experience feeds directly into the teaching.

Supportive learning environment - Learning is collaborative and discussion-based, creating a supportive environment where you can explore complex and sometimes challenging ideas together.

Flexible learning - The course is offered as full-time over one year, or part-time over two years. 

Where can it take me?

The course is designed to meet the skill requirements of the Southwest Doctoral Training Programme, a leading doctoral funding initiative, and this will aid your PhD applications.

You'll also be equipped for professional social research careers in government departments, for example, water and energy policy, transport, social care and health services.

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Got a question? Contact us:

Admissions Office
University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)
Frenchay Campus
Bristol, BS16 1QY

Tel: +44 (0)117 32 83333

Email: admissions@uwe.ac.uk

Who is this course aimed at?

• Students studying through the ESRC South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) and, more broadly, prospective PhD applicants across the social sciences and social research fields from both international and home markets.
• Industry professionals seeking social research training. 
• Existing postgraduate research students are required to undertake 60 credits of postgraduate modules as part of their studies can use this course as a training pathway.

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