Overview

The MRes in Social Work degree from University of Bath systematically reviews and critically evaluates a range of theories, methodologies and paradigms of research that are relevant to social work, and their application to the specific areas of social enquiry in which our students specialise.Working within an active research community, you'll be supported in identifying, investigating and realising your own research. We'll equip you with the skills to contribute to social work research projects using any of the main methodologies of the social sciences.

This course will not enable you to qualify as a social work practitioner.

Graduate prospects

Our graduates generally go on to work in a wide variety of organisations and roles, such as:

social research in universities and research institutes, government, business, voluntary organisations and international organisations
public policy analysis at local, national and international levels
public information and campaigning within organisations concerned with wellbeing, sustainability and social justice.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Qualitative methods
Principles and skills of social research
Research for social work: values, methods and contexts
Independent research essay
Director of Studies approved unit

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-06-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work View 200 other Masters in Social Work in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above.
To apply for this course you may have an undergraduate degree in any relevant social sciences subject.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English language requirements.

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Tuition Fee

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International

10700 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10700 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

2350 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2350 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Bath

808 - 1228 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Bath

Funding

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