Sociology MRes at University of Worcester

Programme overview

The Sociology MRes course will enable you to focus on a sociological topic or related area of your own choosing and to develop research skills in preparation for employment or further study in the field. In the process, the Sociology team will support you in developing your original research project and with expanding your research profile and academic network. If you would like to learn more about the Sociology MRes, please contact the Course Leader for Sociology, Dr. Luke Devine, at [email protected]

Study mode: full-time | Location: Worcester, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

You will normally be expected to have: A First or Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) Degree, or equivalent award, in Sociology or a related subject and/or Appropriate research or professional experience, which can be verified by evidence of achievement. This includes, for example, research related experience in a government organisation, NGO, campaign group, charitable trust, or in social policy, education, welfare, etc. Other information International applicants will be required to demonstrate comparable prior subject experience and to have an appropriate level of written and spoken English (normally an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6 in written English). Entry qualifications for international students are guided by the National Academic Recognition Information Centre's (NARIC) advice on international qualifications.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,730 a year (2026/27). The standard fee for full-time home and EU students enrolling on MA/MSc/MBA and MRes degrees in the academic year 2026/27 is £9,730 Source

International applicants: GBP 18,400 a year (2026/27). The standard fee for full-time international students enrolling on MA/MSc/MBA and MRes degrees in the academic year 2026/27 is £18,400 Source

Apply through the official page: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/courses/sociology-mres#how-to-apply

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