Solid grounding in research skills
Explore the area that most interests you
A route into PhD or research career
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The optional modules listed are those that are most likely to be available, but they may be subject to change.
You will study the following compulsory modules:
*The delivery of these modules will take place in partnership with other universities within the SWDTP (Bath, Exeter and Bristol) and there may be a requirement to attend a small number of sessions at these other institutions. The location will vary from year to year.
Plus optional modules (according to credit requirements) from:
Please note this structure is for the full-time course delivery only. For part-time delivery, the same modules will be studied. However, the structure will differ.
If you're joining the course with the aim of undertaking a PhD, the MRes Social Research is a prerequisite for the South West Doctoral Training Partnership's 1+3 route. The course is also relevant for graduates seeking to build a research career - and provides an excellent foundation for research positions in both the public and private sectors. Students might go on to work on research in organisations such as the NHS, local government or the Office for National Statistics. Others may decide to stay in academia, and take on a research or teaching position
Insurance-Single: 300 GBP/year