Course summary
What makes the MRes in Sociology at Worcester special? 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. Key features
- A personalised learner journey that develops your independent research, methodological, and writing skills
- Regular opportunities to work with scholars in Sociology and the Institute of Arts and Humanities in developing your research profile, networks, and transferable employability skills
- Intensive research focus on an area of your own choosing and expertise, with tutor support, in developing an independent and original thesis
- Close tutor support in identifying a long-term career path with particular emphasis on potential future PhD study, work experience, and dissemination of your research
- Inclusion and collaboration in a supportive network of students and scholars in Sociology and the Institute of Arts and Humanities with particular emphasis on encouraging your personal development as an independent researcher in original and pathbreaking contexts
Modules
- RSDP 4001 Developing as a Researcher
- MHCA4001 Research Approaches in the Humanities and Arts
- MHCA4002 Thesis Preparation Module
Assessment method
The course provides opportunities to test understanding and learning informally through the completion of practice or 'formative' assignments. Each module has one or more formal or 'summative' assessments which are graded and count towards the overall module grade. The assessment methods are designed to test out each of the core components of the major research project which will be the foundation of your MRes - e.g. Methods, underlying paradigms, theories, and philosophies. The assessments include: a personal development plan; a literature review; an in-class individual presentation; an essay (or equivalent); a sample chapter (or equivalent); an extended research project.
Entry requirements
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.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
Please see the university website for fee details.
Provider information
University of Worcester
Henwick Grove
Worcester
WR2 6AJ