Social Policy MRes

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

You should have a bachelors honours degree or international equivalent, typically 2:1 or above.

To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in social policy, sociology, politics or a relevant social sciences subject.