Build in-depth skills in the advanced research techniques needed to gain effective insights from data. You’ll focus on societies’ health and wellbeing.With a core focus on the in-depth methods and approaches to quantitative and qualitative research, this course will help you gain the essential skills to progress your studies or become a working researcher in the field of societal health and wellbeing.Throughout this course you will study topics like:the social science underpinning the development of effective interventions, strategies, and policies aimed at sustainable improvements in health and wellbeing, and reducing physical and psychological health inequalitiesthe interdisciplinary links between social, biological and environmental factors and individual health behaviours, choices, and outcomescontemporary issues related to modifiable disease risk behaviours, and the determinants and correlates of these lifestyle behaviours across the lifespanthe skills and processes required to translate scientific research into practical health and well-being applicationsYou’ll enhance your understanding of the techniques used in the analysis of large-scale data and how to effectively present key insights and findings.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 health and wellbeing research and enquiry.This MRes also equips you to go into further study at PhD level.