Research Education

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Postgraduate MRes Full-time 1 Year Education

About this course

The MRes in Education at Cardiff Met provides you with both the theoretical and practical training needed to thrive as an advanced researcher.

This MRes taught programme will provide you with the advanced research skills for you to critically analyse, interrogate, and research contemporary societal problems and policy issues. it 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 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.

    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 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.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: Cardiff

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: Cardiff

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    2314 Primary education teaching professionals
    2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
    2319 Teaching professionals
    2315 Nursery education teaching professionals
    3231 Higher level teaching assistants

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Research - MRes
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Cardiff
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Education