Research Social Policy

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.