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MRes - Master of Research
York St John University
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MRes - Master of Research
York St John University
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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Develop the methodological, theoretical, and interpersonal skills needed to research, understand, and change the contemporary social world.
On this course you will develop strong critical theory and advanced research skills, enabling you to engage in rigorous research and thoughtful analytical work. You will use these skills to produce a significant piece of independent research. This project will develop your research interests, and provide you with valuable transferable skills.
Course overview
Through the Social Science MRes you will learn to engage with the social world around you and conduct sophisticated research into it. To achieve this, you will explore new social theoretical perspectives and research methods. You will also examine the underlying philosophical debates behind the social issues you investigate.
Your independent research project will give you a developing profile in social research and data analysis. It will also provide you with practical experience to help you succeed in your career. As part of your final research piece, you will deliver your dissertation proposal at the Social Sciences Postgraduate Research Conference.
Career outcomes
Where could Social Sciences take you?
This degree will help you to prepare for a PhD or develop your career prospects within humanities or the criminal justice system. It could also take you in a completely different direction, using the many transferrable skills you will develop. These include problem solving, developing arguments, analysing and evaluating information, collaboration, independent working, communication and more.
This will give you an advantage in careers such as:
Students need to have a 2:1 honours degree in a related subject; Interview: if your honours degree is in an unrelated subject. If your degree is in an unrelated subject, but you can provide evidence of relevant professional experience, your application may still be considered.
Students living in
Domestic
£8,000 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£11,300 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£11,300 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
