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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    University of Bath

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    30-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Develop in-depth knowledge and skills of research methods. Prepare yourself for an academic or professional career with a focus on sociology.

While studying for this MRes, you will systematically review and critically evaluate alternative approaches, methodologies and paradigms of research in sociology, as well as the application of these approaches in the specific areas of social enquiry in which you specialise.

You'll be supported by an active research community in identifying, investigating and realising your own original research. You will learn the skills needed to contribute to research projects using any of the main methodologies of the social sciences.

Graduate prospects

Our graduates have gone on to work in a wide variety of roles, such as:

  • social research in universities and research institutes, government, business, voluntary organisations and international organisations
  • public policy analysis at local, national and international levels
  • public information and campaigning in organisations concerned with wellbeing, sustainability and social justice

Application deadline

31 August 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 22,400per 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

    5th

  • Campus address

    University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7AY, England

The university's community is made up of over 20,000 students. Around one-third come from outside the UK, representing 153 nationalities 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, and many continue their association with Bath long after graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    3rd out of 101

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    155 75%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    3rd

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.97 79%

    18th

    7

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