Research Social Policy

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Postgraduate MRes Full-time 1 Year Sociology

About this course

The MRes in Social Policy 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 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.

    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 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.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    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:

    1172 Social services managers and directors
    1162 Senior police officers
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    2434 Business and related research professionals
    3319 Protective service associate professionals
    3312 Police officers (sergeant and below)

    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
    Sociology