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European Social Policy MRes – 1 year full-time

Master

In Bath ()

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Duration

    1 Year

You will be part of an active research community where students are supported in identifying, investigating and realising their own original research.

About this course

Develop in-depth knowledge and skills of research methods. Prepare yourself for an academic or professional career with a focus on European social policy.

This course is designed for those developing careers as policy analysts and applied researchers in national, European or international social or public policy organisations; middle- and senior-ranking staff in the public, private or voluntary sectors of social policy who seek mid-career re-training; and prospective PhD students.

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

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Subjects

  • Social Policy
  • Public
  • Full Time
  • Programme
  • Programme Planning
  • Project
  • Project Manager
  • Policy
  • European
  • European History
  • Apprenticeship
  • Project Management

Course programme

Course structure

Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

Compulsory course units

These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.

Semester 1
  • Short research apprenticeship project (MRes)
  • Quantitative methods 1: introduction to quantitative methods
  • Qualititative methods 1
  • Principles and skills of social research
  • Comparative public policy and social welfare: cross-national, European and global perspectives
Semester 2
  • Long research apprenticeship project (MRes)
  • Research for policy: concepts, methods and values
  • Either Quantitative methods 2 or Qualitative methods 2
  • Plus one optional unit
Summer
  • MRes dissertation
Optional course units

These optional units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.
  • Quantitative methods 2
  • Qualitative methods 2
  • Independent research essay
  • Director of Studies approved unit
Learning and assessment

Learning
  • Lectures
  • Online resources
  • Practical sessions
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops
Assessment
  • Coursework
  • Dissertation
  • Essay
  • Multiple choice examination
  • Online assessment
  • Written examination
  • Other

Additional information

UK/EU application deadline 31 August 2020

Overseas deadline 30 June 2020

European Social Policy MRes – 1 year full-time

Price on request