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Full time | University of Liverpool | 12 months | 23-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MRes - Master of Research

Subject areas

Social Research

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Course overview

This MRes will provide advanced theoretical and practical training in postgraduate research. You'll learn from internationally recognised Sociology experts in the sophisticated research environment of a long-established and influential Department.

INTRODUCTION

Whether economic or cultural inequalities, the dangers of our online lifestyles, the definitions and consequences of crime or the social dimensions associated with problems such as health, we aim to give our students an exciting study experience to understand better what it means to be social, where society might be heading and what we can do to contribute to all our social future.

Our teaching draws upon the expertise of the Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology, where the academic environment and approachable staff create an atmosphere of mutual knowledge exchange between staff and students.

We’ll introduce you to the politics and practice of social research. You’ll explore the following aspects of the research process: the context of the modern university; the role of the social scientist; power, critique and reflexivity in the social sciences; the constraints, benefits and limitations of social science.

You’ll conduct an extensive research project on a subject of your choice supported by regular supervision from a sociological expert. We will provide you with research training to equip you with transferable skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving and project management.

This MRes is an excellent research training opportunity, and you’ll gain valuable experience whether you’re preparing for a career or looking for continuous professional development.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

This master’s is suitable for graduates from the Social Sciences or related areas who want advanced theoretical and practical training in postgraduate-level research.

YOUR FUTURE

Our graduates have gone onto successful careers in both the public and private sectors:

Criminal justice agencies

Police

Social welfare

Local government

Non-governmental organisations (e.g. working with organisations supporting homeless people and refugees)

Many students pursue an academic career or a university research career in the Social Sciences (Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology) or in a related discipline.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,596

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£21,850

Entry requirements

Applicants for the MRes Social Research programme should hold a minimum of a 2:1 class Honours Degree in a social science, or in a field relevant to the programme, from a UK university.

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