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MRes - Master of Research
University of Aberdeen
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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MRes - Master of Research
University of Aberdeen
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
MRes - Master of Research
University of Aberdeen
Part Time
SEP-25
24 months
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The MRes in Social Science is a one-year research degree, combining specialist and generic training to equip you with transferable skills for graduate employment in the public, private and third sector. It also lays the foundation to undertake advanced doctoral studies. The degree programme comprises four taught courses, two per semester, followed by a supervised research project in the summer semester. The MRes is recognised under the Economic and Social Research Council’s Scottish Doctoral Training Programme, Sociology Pathway. The Diploma in Social Science Research, comprising of four taught courses, also offers intensive training which is recognised under the Scottish Government’s Student Awards Scheme (SAAS).
The MRes programme is tailored to provide the methodological training and critical capacity for advanced research in social science. It gives you the knowledge, understanding and competence to deploy qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis in the conduct of theoretically informed research. The dissertation allows you to develop practical, intellectual and critical skills in an area of your interest. The skills gained can be used across many employment areas.
Applicants for admission will normally be expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with a 2:1 standard from a recognised university or body. Applicants without this qualification may be admitted subject to having an alternative qualification, or an approved level of work experience appropriate to the field of study. Also taken into careful consideration is the trajectory of results, an applicant without an overall 2.1 but with 2.1 results in their final two years of study may be admitted. The MRes is a research degree in the sense that, alongside courses in research methods, students work out their own specific research topic under the supervision of the department. Many students, but not all, intend to go on to study for a PhD, in which case the dissertation written at the end of the MRes may serve as the foundation of a PhD research proposal. To apply for MRes, please include a short outline of your intended research theme. This need not be very detailed, up to about 1000 words in length.
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Domestic
£10,600 per year
Students from Domestic
The mentioned fee is for 2022-23. There may be slight difference in 2024-25
£10,600 per year
Students from Other UK
The mentioned fee is for 2022-23. There may be slight difference in 2024-25
£22,400 per year
Students from EU
The mentioned fee is for 2022-23. There may be slight difference in 2024-25
£22,400 per year
Students from International
The mentioned fee is for 2022-23. There may be slight difference in 2024-25