MRes Social Sciences and Socio-Legal Studies (Online) at Teesside University

Programme overview

Fully online MRes developing expertise in advanced research methodologies within the social sciences and socio-legal fields, with critical engagement with theory, evidence and ethical practice. Students become reflexive practitioner researchers able to address complex societal challenges.

Department: Criminology | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September, January or May | Study mode: online | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Data Collection and Analysis, Foundations of Research Design and the Social Sciences and Socio-Legal Studies MRes Dissertation, an independent research project making an original contribution to knowledge. Learning is through asynchronous video, narrated presentations and readings on the VLE, with supervision by Teams, phone or in writing; a reliable internet connection, microphone and webcam are needed.

Career pathways

An ESRC-Recognised Research Pathway providing a foundation for doctoral study (PhD or professional doctorate) in criminology, sociology, law, psychology, politics, social policy and related disciplines, and for careers in criminal justice, policing, government and public services, charities and the third sector, education, legal and socio-legal settings and research organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:1 in a relevant discipline such as law, criminology, sociology, social policy, policing, politics or international relations; applicants with a 2:1 in a non-related discipline may be considered individually. All applicants must evidence engagement with social science perspectives, critical analysis and, where possible, research methods or independent study, assessed from an official transcript. A research plan using the course template must be submitted with the application so the team can assess viability and allocate a supervisor.

GBP 8,010 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time total (GBP 890 per 20 credits), 100% online, 2026-27 entry Source

Intake: September, January or May

Duration: 1 year full-time

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