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Social Policy MRes – 2 years part-time

University of Bath

Master

In Bath ()

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Duration

    2 Years

The MRes Social Policy is designed for those developing careers as policy analysts or applied researchers in national or international social or public policy organisations or government departments; and prospective PhD students in social or public policy.

You’ll develop in-depth knowledge and skills relating to the research methods used to analyse, compare and evaluate social and public policies. You'll be supported in identifying, investigating and realising your own original research within an active research community. We encourage a diverse intake in terms of experience, qualifications and interests, to stimulate mutual experience and learning.

About this course

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

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 organisations
public policy analysis at local, national and international levels
public information provision and campaigning within organisations concerned with wellbeing, sustainability and social justice

You should have a bachelor’s 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.

We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.

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Subjects

  • International
  • Social Policy
  • Sociology
  • Private
  • Public
  • Global
  • Perspective
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Qualitative
  • Social research
  • Skills

Course programme

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
  • Qualitative methods 1
  • Principles and skills of social research
  • Plus one optional unit
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.

Semester 1
  • Comparative public policy and social welfare: cross-national, European and global perspectives
  • Director of Studies approved unit
Semester 2
  • 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

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