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Social Policy MRes

University of Bath

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    University of Bath - Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Develop in-depth knowledge and research skills in social policy. You’ll enhance your ability to identify insights from data using advanced analysis techniques.You’ll combine the study of major social policy issues and trends with developing your understanding of in-depth methods and approaches to quantitative and qualitative research. This will help you to gain the essential skills needed to progress your studies or become a working social policy researcher.You’ll enhance your understanding of the techniques used in the analysis of large-scale data and how to effectively present key insights and findings.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.Why choose a Master of Research (MRes) degree?An MRes is a master’s degree with a focus on research. The knowledge and expertise you’ll gain will prepare you for doctoral study and a range of non-academic careers that require strong research skills.Graduate prospectsThere is increasing demand for high-level quantitative and qualitative research skills from a wide range of private and public sector recruiters.Many firms and government departments are now committed to data-driven decision-making, making use of the increased availability of big data.This course will equip you with a hybrid skill set that combines quantitative, computing and analytical skills with an understanding of social policy research and enquiry.This MRes also equips you to go into further study at PhD level.Our graduates generally go on to work in a wide variety of organisations and roles, such as:social research in universities and research institutes, government, business, voluntary organisations and international organisationspublic policy analysis at local, national and international levelspublic information provision and campaigning within organisations concerned with wellbeing, sustainability and social justice

Tuition fees

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£ 24,450per year

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University information

University of Bath

University of Bath

University of Bath

  • University League Table

    8th

  • Campus address

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

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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

    Social Policy

    10th out of 35 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 201
    144 72%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.91 73%

    29th

    4

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