Research (Education- Social Policy) Cardiff Metropolitan University

Overview

Research (Education- Social Policy) is offered by Cardiff Metropolitan University. The MRes is suited for graduates from across a range of subjects including Education, Social Policy, Housing, Health and Social Care, Politics, Sociology, and other Social Sciences disciplines. It is also suited for graduates from other disciplines who want to develop advanced social research skills, and those wishing to develop a career in education or social policy research.

Key Facts

During the MRes you will identify and undertake a substantial independent research project.

Throughout you will develop your ability as an advanced researcher, gaining hands on experience in both qualitative and quantitative approaches. You will be supported to develop and apply your skills as a critical thinker and also gain experience of tailoring your dissemination from your research findings.

The MRes Education or MRes Social Policy will advance your intellectual and practical research abilities and will help you to develop the skills and experiences that are in high demand in many fields of employment.

The MRes Education is designed for those developing careers in applied education research. The MRes Education is well suited for those working, or interested to work, in:

• Local, national or international education policy
• Educational research in a range of educational contexts
• Leadership and managerial roles within education institutions

As well as those wishing to continue to a PhD in social policy

The MRes Education is especially suited for graduates from Education, Social Policy, Health and Social Care, Sociology, and other Social Sciences disciplines.

It is also well suited for professionals who work with learners of any age, in settings such as children’s centres, nurseries, schools, colleges, universities and hospitals. Plus, graduates from other disciplines who want to develop advanced social research skills, and those wishing to develop a career in education research.

The MRes is aimed at those who are interested in interrogating the social world around them. The MRes Social Policy is designed for those developing careers in applied research and policy and well suited for those working, or interested to work, in:

• Local, national or international policy
• Third sector within research, policy, influencing and campaigning roles
• Research within business organisations, universities, and research institutes
• As well as those wishing to continue to a PhD in social policy

The MRes Social Policy is especially suited for graduates from Housing, Social Policy, Politics, Health and Social Care, Sociology, and other Social Sciences disciplines.

It is also suited for those graduates from other disciplines who want to develop advanced social research skills, and those wishing to develop a career in social research and policy.