Social Research and Psychosocial Studies

Birkbeck, University of London
Postgraduate MRes Full-time 1 Year SociologyPsychologyCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

About this course

Our MRes Social Research and Psychosocial Studies is an interdisciplinary social science training programme designed to prepare you for further research in the workplace or for MPhil/PhD study.

The course covers ontology, epistemology, quantitative and qualitative techniques, and advanced methods masterclasses alongside substantive courses in the area of psychosocial studies. You will also carry out an independent dissertation, putting into practice the methods and theoretical concepts you have been taught.

The course provides a particularly strong environment for theoretically informed, interdisciplinary and socially engaged research.

Highlights

  • Rigorous training in a range of contemporary social research methods, including quantitative and qualitative methods.

  • Focuses on research design, addressing critical issues in social research.

  • Interdisciplinary, theoretically informed and creative approach to research, forming an excellent foundation for doctoral progression.

  • Birkbeck has three research institutes of relevance to students on this degree: Birkbeck Institute for Social Research, Birkbeck Institute for the Humanities and Birkbeck Gender and Sexuality. Each organises regular talks and masterclasses, which our students can attend.

    Careers and employability

    Graduates can pursue career paths in government departments, think tanks, NGOs, the Civil Service and political parties. Possible professions include:

  • social researcher

  • government social researcher

  • human resources officer

  • higher education lecturer

  • politician’s assistant.

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    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: London

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: London

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    1172 Social services managers and directors
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    2319 Teaching professionals
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    3219 Health associate professionals

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Research - MRes
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Sociology, Psychology, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

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    Birkbeck, University of London

    London

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