Overview

The MRes Educational Research from University of Stirling gives you the skills to become a globally-aware expert researcher. You will learn to inform the future of education from academic staff who have helped to shape education policy nationally. Stirling is one of the top 20 universities in the UK for impact in Education research (REF 2021).

In-depth course content

Our MRes degree gives you the in-depth knowledge you will need to progress to PhD study in education or pursue a career with a focus on research. During your studies you will:

explore different traditions that inform educational research and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses;
learn how to design research projects and write proposals;
gain an awareness of the role of ethics in the research process;
understand the role of statistics and digital technology in research;
build critical inquiry and research skills leading to innovation and impact in your chosen area of interest;
gain skills enabling you to collect, analyse and report quantitative and qualitative evidence;
independently conduct your own quantitative and/or qualitative research project;
become effective in leadership and collaboration;
develop skills in responsible engagement and global citizenship.

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Programme Structure

Courses included

Nature of Educational Enquiry
Research Design and Process
Quantitative Data Analysis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-26 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply up to a year in advance of your course start date and we accept applications throughout the year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Stirling, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Educational Research View 121 other Masters in Educational Research in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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88

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4.5

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A minimum of a second class Honours degree (2:1 preferred) or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.

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Tuition Fees

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21800 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10100 GBP / year

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Living costs

Stirling

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Funding

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Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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