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Social Policy MRes – 1 year full-time
Master
In Bath ()
Description
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Type
Master
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Duration
1 Year
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
- Social Policy
- International
- Public
- Apprenticeship
- Quantitative
- Qualitative Methods
- Social research
- Skills
- Independent
- Seminars
- Practical sessions
Course programme
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
- Long research apprenticeship project (MRes)
- Research for policy: concepts, methods and values
- Either Quantitative methods 2 or Qualitative methods 2
- Plus one optional unit
- MRes dissertation
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
- Quantitative methods 2
- Qualitative methods 2
- Independent research essay
- Director of Studies approved unit
Learning
- Lectures
- Online resources
- Practical sessions
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Coursework
- Dissertation
- Essay
- Multiple choice examination
- Online assessment
- Written examination
- Other
Additional information
Overseas deadline - 30 June 2020
Social Policy MRes – 1 year full-time