MRes Social Sciences at University of Bath

Gain strong foundations in the principles and methods of social science research and prepare for doctoral study or professional roles. During this course, you’ll develop the research foundations, methodological expertise, and professional skills needed to address contemporary questions across the social sciences. You'll gain a thorough understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods and approaches, giving you the foundation to identify actionable insights from diverse data sets that can inform policy, practice, and academic knowledge.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Social & Policy Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course lasts 1 year. It starts in September 2027 and ends in 2028. Year 1 compulsory units include Advanced qualitative methods, Advanced quantitative methods, Digital methods and data skills for MRes, Principles of social sciences research, Professional research skills.

Career pathways

There is increasing demand for advanced research skills from a wide range of private and public sector recruiters. Many organisations and government departments are now committed to data-driven decision-making, making the ability to extract evidence-based insights important.

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