MRes Education at University of Bristol

Programme overview

The aim of the MRes in Education is to provide the methodological, analytical and practical expertise required to become a competent educational researcher. This is an Economic and Social Research Council recognised programme, and one of the research training pathways that make up the South West Doctoral Training Partnership . This programme will appeal to those who are interested in developing a career in educational research, as well as professionals working in education institutions or organisations that require research knowledge and skills.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences | Department: School of Education | Duration: One year full-time, Two or three years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will work towards a Master's qualification, through taught units and a dissertation, to cover the required preparatory training for a PhD application. The programme also provides research training for PhD candidates, who are required to take core units.

Career pathways

We will enable you to display the following characteristics: Be equipped to demonstrate impact, excellence and distinctiveness in your chosen field. Be visionary, imaginative, innovative, reflective and creative.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will typically need a strong second-class honours degree (55% or higher) or an international equivalent in education, social science, psychology, or a research degree in any field such as: Medicine research Mathematics research Engineering research. Applicants who do not have a research degree must have evidence of one unit in research methods. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. English language: profile level C.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,700 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 29,300 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year full-time, Two or three years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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