Course summary
Gain in-depth research skills relevant to sociology. You’ll enhance your ability to identify key insights from data using advanced analysis techniques. During this course, you’ll review and critically evaluate a range of theories, methodologies and paradigms of research that are relevant to sociology. With a focus on quantitative and qualitative methods and approaches, you’ll gain the essential skills needed to progress your studies or become a professional sociologist. You’ll enhance your understanding of the techniques used in the analysis of large-scale data and how to effectively present key insights and findings. This course is designed to provide high-quality training to potential doctoral students, as well as essential research skills that are desirable in a number of private and public sector roles. Learn from experts in their field You’ll learn from experts in sociology. Their passion, knowledge and research shape their teaching to enhance your learning experience. Gain important career skills We work to provide you with the tools and support to prepare you for employment and further study. This includes advanced quantitative and qualitative research skills, and bibliographic skills; and the use of appropriate technology to undertake tasks that use these skills. Graduate prospects There is increasing demand for high-level quantitative and qualitative research skills from a wide range of private and public sector recruiters. Many firms and government departments are now committed to data-driven decision-making, making use of the increased availability of big data. This course will equip you with a hybrid skill set that combines quantitative, computing and analytical skills with an understanding of sociology research and enquiry. This MRes also equips you to go into further study at PhD level. 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 and campaigning in organisations concerned with wellbeing, sustainability and social justice
Assessment method
- Coursework
- Dissertation
- Examinations
Entry requirements
You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above. To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree with some sociology content. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English language requirements.
English language requirements
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Bath
Claverton Down
Bath
BA2 7AY