Overview

Give yourself the edge by studying at an internationally renowned centre for impactful research with MRes in Social Science Research Methods (Part time) from the University of East Anglia . Whether you're a recent graduate with a keen interest in research, a professional driven by a passion to explore a compelling research idea, or someone considering a future PhD, our MRes program will refine your research skills and propel you to the forefront of your field.

Here at UEA, you’ll gain training in advanced research skills and develop the specialist skills of your subject area and designated School of Study. You’ll be able to apply, with expertise, the principles of social science research and design to your specialism and your own research project. You’ll also have the flexibility to access modules from other fields, building a truly interdisciplinary experience.

In addition to your research modules, you’ll have the chance to undergo professional training, which will prove essential to a successful research career. You’ll refine your skills in writing research proposals, critically appraising research, and writing for publication. Our degree programme also provides you with the option to undertake a research placement, with the aim of strengthening your research skills and making career-shaping contacts.

Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped with the tools needed to excel in a future PhD or a research-based role within a university, the third sector, or government.

Careers

Research associate

The third sector

Government setting

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education and Lifelong Learning
Social Work and Social Policy
Social Anthropology
Research Techniques and Analysis
Qualitative Research and Analysis

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Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norwich, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology Educational Research View 271 other Masters in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

Degree classification UK Bachelors degree - 2.1 or equivalent
Degree Subject Social Sciences and related disciplines
Applicants must submit a short (approx. 500 word) research proposal in support of their application and a proposed supervisor. You can find a potential supervisor on the people pages of each Schools web pages. This should indicate their initial thoughts about a possible research topic and should consider why the topic might be important, whether there is a research gap in this area, and propose a possible methodology for the investigation.
Please note, however, that the final research topic will be finalised in discussion with supervisors at the start of the course.

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Tuition Fees

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22700 GBP / year

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8825 GBP / year

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Living costs

Norwich

United Kingdom

609 - 1044 GBP / month

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Funding

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