Learn advanced techniques to analyse data and draw effective insights. You’ll focus on the education sector and enhance your research skills.In-depth quantitative and qualitative research methods form the core of this course. This allows you to develop your skills in some of the most essential areas to progress your studies or become a working researcher in the education sector.The course aims to:teach you to systematically review alternative approaches, methodologies and paradigms of research in social and educational enquiryenable you to critically evaluate the application of these approaches in the specific areas of social and educational enquiry in which you specialiseembed you within an active research community, to help you identify and investigate your own original research questionsequip you with the skills to contribute to research projects using any of the main methodologies of the social sciencesYou’ll develop your understanding of the approaches used to effectively analyse large-scale data. You’ll also learn how to present key findings and insights.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.Why choose a Master of Research (MRes) degree?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.Graduate prospectsThere 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 education research and enquiry.This MRes also equips you to go into further study at PhD level.