Education Master of Research Mres

The MRes Education is designed for professionals who work with children, young people, families and adults in a range of educational settings, such as children's centres, nurseries, schools, colleges and universities, as well as consultancies, advisory services, museums, prisons and hospitals.

This programme is relevant to education professionals who are keen to develop advanced knowledge and understanding of research methods in education. Taught sessions will focus upon deepening your existing understanding of professional practice and critically examine the challenges within your sector allowing you to explore your role, setting, and interprofessional working as a research-informed practitioner.

The MRes has a strong focus on the interface of research, practice and professional learning in education-related fields of enquiry and offers an excellent foundation for the research-engaged professional. Assessment typically comprises of coursework assignments, including essays, poster and presentation, research proposal and research dissertation.

Students are normally required to have an honours degree and/or further qualifications relating to working with children, young people and families in a professional or interprofessional setting. Students will be able to demonstrate a commitment to professional learning in the fields of children's care or education. Students without these requirements may be invited to submit a portfolio for RPL assessment in order to demonstrate possible eligibility for entry.