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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    University of Bath, Claverton Down Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Learn advanced techniques to analyse data and draw effective insights. You’ll focus on the education sector and enhance your research skills.In-depth quantitative and qualitative research methods form the core of this course. This allows you to develop your skills in some of the most essential areas to progress your studies or become a working researcher in the education sector.The course aims to:teach you to systematically review alternative approaches, methodologies and paradigms of research in social and educational enquiryenable you to critically evaluate the application of these approaches in the specific areas of social and educational enquiry in which you specialiseembed you within an active research community, to help you identify and investigate your own original research questionsequip you with the skills to contribute to research projects using any of the main methodologies of the social sciencesYou’ll develop your understanding of the approaches used to effectively analyse large-scale data. You’ll also learn how to present key findings and insights.This course is designed to provide high-quality training to potential doctoral students, as well as essential research skills that are desirable in a number of private and public sector roles.

Application deadline

31/08/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 24,450per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Bath

University of Bath

  • University League Table

    9th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom

The university's community comprises over 20,000 students. Around one-third come from outside the UK, representing 152 nationalities from around the world.
The International Support Service offers an international orientation programme and mentoring scheme to help students settle into life in the UK.
University of Bath alumni can be found contributing positively in countries worldwide. Many continue their association with Bath long after graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    2nd out of 91 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    146 69%

    11th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    16th

    5
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.27 82%

    36th

    21

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