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MRes Social Sciences Research Methods

Attendance:
Full Time
Award:
Degree of Master of Research
School of Study:
Psychology

The MRes Social Science Research Methods degree offers an advanced programme of research training.

You will study core Faculty modules that include generic social science research skills, broad based training in social science research methods, and advanced training in qualitative and quantitative methods. You will also receive School-based research skills and subject-based training from which you will acquire specialist knowledge that will allow you to apply the basic principles of social science research and design to your own research projects.

The degree may be studied over one year full-time, or two years part-time. The registration date is: September.

Professional, Employability and Practical Skills

A range of optional seminars and workshops are offered during your Masters programme for the teaching and strengthening of student skills. Sessions to support learning - in particular essay and dissertation writing - occur throughout the year.

For further information go to the MRes in social science research methods page.

There may be scholarships available for this programme.
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Core modules

  • Introduction to Social Science (20 credits)
  • Introduction to Social Science Research Methods (20 credits)
  • OPTION: Further Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics (20 credits)
  • OR: Further Qualitative Research Methods (20 credits)
  • Independent Research Project (80 credits)

Pathway specific modules

Each pathway (Psychology, Business, Education, Social Work and Law) has optional modules to choose which vary by pathway discipline. Please check the school webpage listed below for more information and/or contact the programme director (Dr Laura Biggart, l.biggart@uea.ac.uk) for more details.

 

Fees and Funding

Fees for the academic year 2013/2014 are:

  • Home/EU: £5,000 (full-time), £2,950 (part-time)*
  • International: £12,500

 

* for each year of the course.
 


Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.

You can apply online, or by downloading the application form.

Further Information

To request further information & to be kept up to date with news & events please use our online enquiry form.

If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying please do contact us:

Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk

International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.