Sociology

University of Worcester
Postgraduate MRes Full-time 1 Year Sociology

About this course

This is a unique opportunity for you to work with national and international experts in Sociology while, at the same time, developing yourself as an expert in the field.

One of very few such courses in the UK, this MRes will enable you to acquire fundamental research skills while carrying out a major research project of your choice. The MRes offers an ideal bridge to further postgraduate study (e.g. a PhD) or to acquire, transferrable employer-related skills.

Key features

  • A bridge from undergraduate to postgraduate study

  • Develop advanced research skills (e.g. in areas such as literature review and research methods)

  • Work with national and international experts in your field

  • Carry out a major research project in a topic of your choice

  • Acquire transferrable skills in areas such as project planning and management, time management, research and data analysis, digital literacy and report writing
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: Worcester

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: Worcester

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    2319 Teaching professionals
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    2434 Business and related research professionals
    4112 Local government administrative occupations

    Course Details

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