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Research Methodology MSc

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Full time | Bangor University | 1 year | 23-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Social Research Methods Project Management Methodologies

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

About This Course

Bangor Business School MSc in Research Methodology is aimed at individuals who want to pursue a career in research within academic, commercial or non-profit sectors. The MSc provides a cutting edge and highly advanced training in both qualitative and quantitative research methods and theory within your chosen business context.

Our MSc in Research Methodology guides you through the whole process of undertaking business and management research from developing your initial research ideas to undertaken and reporting on a substantial piece of primary research.

You will be introduced to a variety of research methodologies and develop the ability to critique these and assess their applicability to real world research problems. You will work with real data (both qualitative and quantitative) to gain insight into significant research problems and provide potential solutions.

ESRC Recognition

The MSc Research Methodology is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as the first year of a 1+3 PhD training programme.

Careers

Graduates of the Bangor Business School programmes have excellent prospects for pursuing employment in a wide range of roles. Please see page 46 for more information.

The MSc in Research Methodology provides an ideal pathway to PhD study and thus has ESRC recognition as part of Bangor Business School 1 + 3 PhD accreditation.

Modules

This module introduces you to research in action and therefore provides an opportunity to initiate, plan, and accomplish a substantial piece of research work. Undertaking a dissertation will entail writing an extensive review of the existing published theoretical and empirical literature on a clearly defined topic followed by conducting a piece of quantitative or qualitative research on the topic chosen. Thus you will have the opportunity to undertake fieldwork in your chosen area of interest.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,750

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£19,500

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (2:1 or 1st) or equivalent in a relevant discipline from a university or another approved degree-awarding body. Alternatively, possession of a suitable professional qualification and relevant practical experience may also be accepted.

University information

Bangor University offers an exceptional experience set amidst the captivating landscapes of North Wales, where courses spanning the arts, humanities, and sciences await. The welcoming, student-centred atmosphere in this vibrant and cultured city, combined with the university's size and friendly nature, are reasons why countless students choose to make Bangor their academic home. Bangor is known for having a relatively low cost of living, and...more

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