Social Policy MRes

**Develop in-depth knowledge and research skills in social policy. You’ll enhance your ability to identify insights from data using advanced analysis techniques.**<br/><br/>You’ll combine the study of major social policy issues and trends with developing your understanding of in-depth methods and approaches to quantitative and qualitative research. This will help you to gain the essential skills needed to progress your studies or become a working social policy researcher.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>**Why choose a Master of Research (MRes) degree**<br/><br/>An MRes is a master’s degree with a focus on research. The knowledge and expertise you’ll gain will prepare you for doctoral study and a range of non-academic careers that require strong research skills.<br/><br/>**South West Doctoral Training Partnership**<br/><br/>This MRes is recognised by the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC), specifically, as part of the larger South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP). It can be taken as a course in its own right, or if you hold an SWDTP studentship you can take the 1+3 (MRes + PhD) pathway.<br/><br/>If you wish to be considered for a 1+3 SWDTP studentship, then you must apply for your preferred PhD route and not the stand-alone MRes. You should follow our how to apply guidelines.<br/><br/>For those holding a 1+3 SWDTP studentship, progression from the MRes to the MPhil or PhD stage is dependent on an acceptable level of achievement.<br/><br/>**Learn from experts in their field**<br/><br/>You’ll learn from experts in social policy. Their passion, knowledge and research shape their teaching to enhance your learning experience.<br/><br/>**Gain important career skills**<br/><br/>We work to provide you with the tools and support to prepare you for employment and further study.<br/><br/>This includes advanced quantitative and qualitative research skills, and bibliographic skills; and the use of appropriate technology to undertake tasks that use these skills.<br/><br/>**Graduate prospects**<br/><br/>There is increasing demand for high-level quantitative and qualitative research skills from a wide range of private and public sector recruiters.<br/><br/>Many firms and government departments are now committed to data-driven decision-making, making use of the increased availability of big data.<br/><br/>This course will equip you with a hybrid skill set that combines quantitative, computing and analytical skills with an understanding of social policy research and enquiry.<br/><br/>This MRes also equips you to go into further study at PhD level.<br/><br/>Our graduates generally go on to work in a wide variety of organisations and roles, such as:<br/><br/><br/>- social research in universities and research institutes, government, business, voluntary organisations and international organisations<br/><br/><br/>- public policy analysis at local, national and international levels<br/><br/><br/>- public information provision and campaigning within organisations concerned with wellbeing, sustainability and social justice<br/>