Sociology University of Worcester

Overview

The Sociology programme from University of Worcester will support you in developing your original research project and with expanding your research profile and academic network.

• A personalised learner journey that develops your independent research, methodological, and writing skills

• Regular opportunities to work with scholars in Sociology and the School of Humanities in developing your research profile, networks, and transferable employability skills

• Intensive research focus on an area of your own choosing and expertise, with tutor support, in developing an independent and original thesis

• Close tutor support in identifying a long-term career path with particular emphasis on potential future PhD study, work experience, and dissemination of your research

• Inclusion and collaboration in a supportive network of students and scholars in Sociology and the School of Humanities with particular emphasis on encouraging your personal development as an independent researcher in original and pathbreaking contexts

Where could it take you?

This course will help you to develop both intellectual and technical competencies in research. It will prepare you for academic careers by covering the fundamental components of academic research: developing a topic, literature review, method and analysis, and the planning and execution of a substantial piece of written or practical research. Through the 'apprenticeship' model, your work will be closely integrated with that of an expert supervisor and with an academic department giving you valuable experience of contributing to and working within a community of scholars. This will allow possible development towards further postgraduate research such as a PhD. From our first intake onto the MRes programme in 2016-17, two of our graduates went on to gain competitive, fully-funded 3 year PhD bursaries in the region.

An MRes in Sociology will also help you to progress towards a career in equivalent research-based employment. This might include, for example, working for government departments, NGOs, campaign groups, charitable trusts, or in education, social policy or welfare. In the context of an ever-expanding information economy, an MRes would prepare you for work in any organisation looking for literate and research trained staff. Further support will be available to you via the Research School's Student Researcher Development Programme. This provides workshops in, amongst other things, oral presentations, public engagement, writing CVs, bid writing, and entrepreneurial opportunities.