Course summary
Social research helps us understand human behaviour, providing insights into social issues, personal experiences, public opinion, patterns of collective behaviour and what causes them. The MRes Social Science Research Methods offers a thorough grounding in a range of research skills and methodologies. You’ll gain practical experience of qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method analysis techniques and develop valuable transferable skills in critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving. Excellent preparation for further research or doctoral study, you’ll also be well placed for roles in business or government, marketing, policy-making, charitable organisations, education and training, or law. Why study this course?
- Flexible in its delivery, this course can be studied as either full-time over one year, part-time over two years, or on a modular basis up to five years, accumulating degree credits as you go
- The MRes is recognised by and meets the requirements of the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) postgraduate social science research training and development guidelines
- Excellent student support, supervision and flexibility, allowing you to pursue a topic of interest - your choice - as part of the final dissertation
- Keele is a member of the ESRC’s North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP), which opens up opportunities for PhD research funding
- High staff-to-student ratio enhanced by small-group tutorials and a strong, inclusive research community
Entry requirements
Applicants should have a 2.1 honours degree or above (or international equivalent) in a relevant Social Science or Arts and Humanities subject. For students who fall short of this requirement, relevant work experience, or evidence of other experience in the field, can be required as an alternative. Students whose discipline differs from those of the named routes, but which falls within the broad purview of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, are encouraged to discuss possible admission to the programme with the Programme Director. However, students from different backgrounds who believe they have the capacity to undertake postgraduate work in the social sciences should contact us to discuss their situation. Students for whom English is a 2nd language will need English language proficiency of at least 6.5 in IELTS text scores (or equivalent).
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Keele University
Keele
ST5 5BG