Overview

The Social Research Methods programme offered by University of Brighton is designed to offer high quality postgraduate training in the practice and methods of research and supports progression into doctoral degrees, as well as providing you with a foundation for a career in research in industry, the public sector or in academic life.

Career opportunities:

This MRes in Social Science provides you with the necessary research training for doctoral work.

It also enhances your career opportunities in areas including central and local government, non-governmental organisations, social research, teaching, the media, sports and leisure and business and law.

You'll be studying in the School of Humanities and Social Science, and the staff who teach on the course have been highly successful in training researchers.

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Programme Structure

Course include:

Philosophies of Research

Research Methods in the Social Sciences

MRes Research Project

Advanced Research Cultures

Mixed Methods in Social Research

Social Research Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00

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More details

Generally there's no deadline for applying for a postgraduate course at Brighton.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology View 255 other Masters in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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85

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A 2:1 degree in a relevant subject. Students with a degree that does not fall within this category but who have significant relevant experience, will also be considered.

All applicants should provide a full description of any research projects that they have undertaken, along with any relevant work experience and non-academic qualifications.

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Tuition Fees

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18792 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9720 GBP / year

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Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 GBP / month

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