Social Sciences and Humanities MRes
University of Derby
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MRes - Master of Research

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Course descriptionFocus on a subject pathway which matches your interests and ambitions: you can graduate with an MRes in Social Research, Criminal Psychology, Humanities or JournalismLearn in an inter-disciplinary and research-active environmentBuild advanced research skills through a series of inspirational master classesConduct your own substantial piece of independent research, with support and supervision from influential academic researchersJoin our dynamic and supportive postgraduate ...Read more

Course description

  • Focus on a subject pathway which matches your interests and ambitions: you can graduate with an MRes in Social Research, Criminal Psychology, Humanities or Journalism
  • Learn in an inter-disciplinary and research-active environment
  • Build advanced research skills through a series of inspirational master classes
  • Conduct your own substantial piece of independent research, with support and supervision from influential academic researchers
  • Join our dynamic and supportive postgraduate community and work with influential researchers on collaborative projects
  • Focus on ‘real-world’ research: if you are already in employment, you can relate your studies directly to your professional role
  • Learn how to attract funding for research projects and how to share your findings for maximum impact

The Master of Research (MRes) offers a flexible, challenging and inspirational way to develop wide-ranging research and analytical skills and to complete a substantial research project under the supervision of academic experts. You can gain named MRes awards in Social Research, Criminal Psychology, Humanities or Journalism, depending on the subject pathway you choose to take.

How you are assessed

Assessment methods vary across the curriculum to include both written and oral communication and to reflect both academic and professional skills. All modules have more than one type of assessment.

In many cases, assessment techniques simulate professional employment as a researcher such as producing research outputs and presenting to peers at a conference.

Careers

The MRes could be your route into an academic research position or a role as a researcher or research manager in the public, private or voluntary sectors.

The skills you gain on the programme are highly valued by employers from a wide range of settings, especially those where research is harnessed to solve problems related to professional practice. You will be able to demonstrate that you are confident and adept in researching, judging and evaluating complex information; making reasoned arguments; formulating and solving problems; managing projects; using effective methods to communicate your conclusions, and developing new ideas.

For those individuals who take the MRes as part of their continuing professional development, the qualification also paves the way to new opportunities, responsibilities and promotion prospects.

In addition, the MRes programme provides an excellent platform if you want to advance to PhD research and a future career in academic research.

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30/101
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69th
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95th
What students say
KN
Kitty Nichols
23 Oct 23

The University of Derby is regularly upgrading its facilities so that students have the best experience when studying. Being centrally located in the UK, and all sites at the..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
14 Oct 15

I love it, best choice i could have made! Im so happy i chose the universitu of Derby. Cant think of another place i would rather spend my 3 years at uni!!! Would definately..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

If you are joining this course directly from undergraduate study, you will need a good honours degree (2:1 or above) and to demonstrate your capacity for research. If you are joining from professional employment, you will need a good honours degree or evidence of significant professional practice (three years or more) in a relevant field. You could be required to undertake a skills needs analysis to ensure the course is suitable for you.

Tuition fees

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£9,450 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£9,450 for the full course

£14,900 per year

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Students from EU

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£14,900 per year

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Kitty Nichols
23 Oct 23
Social Sciences and Humanities MRes
The University of Derby is regularly upgrading its facilities so that students have the best experience when studying. Being centrally located in the UK, and all sites at the...
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SR
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14 Oct 15
I love it, best choice i could have made! Im so happy i chose the universitu of Derby. Cant think of another place i would rather spend my 3 years at uni!!! Would definately...
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University of Derby
4-6 Agard St Derby DE1 1DZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Peartree  1.2 miles away

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