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Bristol, UWE: Social Research
| Institution | Bristol, UWE |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Architecture and Environment |
| Web | http://www.uwe.ac.uk |
| Admissions@uwe.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)117 32 83333 |
| Study type | Research |
Masters in Research (MRes)
Summary
UWE Bristol is one of five universities that makes up the South West Doctoral Training Partnership - a consortium accredited by the Economic and Social Research Council to provide specialist postgraduate research training in the social sciences.
Gain an in-depth understanding of conducting social research, and use your skills to carry out your own research study on this specially designed MRes Social Research course. The course provides excellent preparation for social science doctoral study or for research careers in the public or private sectors. It fulfils the pre-requisite for studying a PhD at UWE Bristol through the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) on the Sustainable Futures pathway.
Policy-making, planning and management across society and the economy needs to be underpinned by robust social scientific evidence. Focusing on the 'societal challenge' - how to promote sustainable futures - this MRes Social Research will give you the skills to critically evaluate existing evidence and conduct your own social research project with an interdisciplinary framing.
Solid grounding in research skills\ Sustainable Futures is an area of expertise at UWE Bristol, and on this pathway you will be supported by a research supervisor with extensive research experience in your chosen field. As well as providing in-depth social research training, on this course you will learn about interdisciplinary social scientific philosophy, research design, quantitative and qualitative methodologies and analysis. You will be encouraged to critically review and evaluate research approaches and evidence, and investigate your own research questions.
Explore the area that most interests you\ You will have the opportunity to choose optional modules relating to your pathway and future research interests, and undertake research for your dissertation. One of the benefits of the SWDTP is that all students studying on the two pathways (Sustainable Futures or Health and Wellbeing) at the partner universities join together for interdisciplinary modules, so students will have the opportunity to travel to Bath, Bristol and Exeter for research training days.
A route into PhD or research career\ If you join the course through the SWDTP's 1+3 route, you will then stay on at UWE Bristol to undertake your PhD, and work with the same supervisor on your doctoral research. If you choose to take your skills into industry, this MRes course provides an excellent grounding for building a research career.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Location | Frenchay Campus Coldharbour Lane Bristol BS16 1QY |
Summary
UWE Bristol is one of five universities that makes up the South West Doctoral Training Partnership - a consortium accredited by the Economic and Social Research Council to provide specialist postgraduate research training in the social sciences.
Gain an in-depth understanding of conducting social research, and use your skills to carry out your own research study on this specially designed MRes Social Research course. The course provides excellent preparation for social science doctoral study or for research careers in the public or private sectors. It fulfils the pre-requisite for studying a PhD at UWE Bristol through the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) on the Sustainable Futures pathway.
Policy-making, planning and management across society and the economy needs to be underpinned by robust social scientific evidence. Focusing on the 'societal challenge' - how to promote sustainable futures - this MRes Social Research will give you the skills to critically evaluate existing evidence and conduct your own social research project with an interdisciplinary framing.
Solid grounding in research skills\ Sustainable Futures is an area of expertise at UWE Bristol, and on this pathway you will be supported by a research supervisor with extensive research experience in your chosen field. As well as providing in-depth social research training, on this course you will learn about interdisciplinary social scientific philosophy, research design, quantitative and qualitative methodologies and analysis. You will be encouraged to critically review and evaluate research approaches and evidence, and investigate your own research questions.
Explore the area that most interests you\ You will have the opportunity to choose optional modules relating to your pathway and future research interests, and undertake research for your dissertation. One of the benefits of the SWDTP is that all students studying on the two pathways (Sustainable Futures or Health and Wellbeing) at the partner universities join together for interdisciplinary modules, so students will have the opportunity to travel to Bath, Bristol and Exeter for research training days.
A route into PhD or research career\ If you join the course through the SWDTP's 1+3 route, you will then stay on at UWE Bristol to undertake your PhD, and work with the same supervisor on your doctoral research. If you choose to take your skills into industry, this MRes course provides an excellent grounding for building a research career.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Location | Frenchay Campus Coldharbour Lane Bristol BS16 1QY |
Summary
Build advanced social research skills for academic or professional careers. This student-led MRes Social Research combines theory, practice and real-world research outputs, preparing you for PhD study or roles in government, consultancy and the third sector.
Why study this course?
The MRes Social Research offers a flexible path into research across fields like Climate Change, Education, Health, Management, Social Policy, and Digital Methods.
You’ll build solid research skills, from understanding how knowledge is produced to learning advanced methods used in real research projects. Alongside the theory, there’s a clear focus on professional skills. You’ll learn how to evaluate evidence, assess impact and communicate research in ways that matter, including for policy and decision-making. This makes the course relevant not just for future PhD study, but also for working as a professional social researcher.
Why study at UWE Bristol?
At UWE Bristol, this social research training course is shaped around you and your interests. It’s student-led, which means your assessments and research focus are closely linked to your own academic or professional goals. You’ll work closely with staff who are active researchers and who regularly collaborate with policymakers, government bodies and third sector organisations. That real-world experience feeds directly into the teaching.
Learning is collaborative and discussion-based, creating a supportive environment where you can explore complex and sometimes challenging ideas together and be prepared to communicate facts that may challenge prevailing opinions or media narratives. This is underpinned by robust technical expertise and a reflective approach.
Where can it take me?
The course is designed to meet the skill requirements of the Southwest Doctoral Training Programme, a leading doctoral funding initiative, and this will aid your PhD applications. You’ll gain advanced research skills and receive guidance from disciplinary experts through Programme pathways – ideal preparation for PhD study.
You’ll also be equipped for professional social research careers in government departments, for example, water and energy policy, transport, social care and health services. Social research and analytical skills are also increasingly in demand across consultancies, research agencies, NGOs and charities, where social research is used to shape policy, processes and social outcomes.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We normally require an honours degree of 2:1 or above (or equivalent if it is a non-UK degree) in a relevant subject. If you don't meet the above grade requirements but have at least 12 months relevant professional experience and/or equivalent qualifications, we'll consider you on an individual basis. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview. English Language Requirement *The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English language section: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/international-applications/english-language-requirements Due to the nature of this course you're not able to sponsor dependants using the student route visa on the course. You can find out more on our Bringing your family pages: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/international-study/visas/bringing-your-family |
| Location | Frenchay Campus Coldharbour Lane Bristol BS16 1QY |
Summary
Build advanced social research skills for academic or professional careers. This student-led MRes Social Research combines theory, practice and real-world research outputs, preparing you for PhD study or roles in government, consultancy and the third sector.
Why study this course?
The MRes Social Research offers a flexible path into research across fields like Climate Change, Education, Health, Management, Social Policy, and Digital Methods.
You’ll build solid research skills, from understanding how knowledge is produced to learning advanced methods used in real research projects. Alongside the theory, there’s a clear focus on professional skills. You’ll learn how to evaluate evidence, assess impact and communicate research in ways that matter, including for policy and decision-making. This makes the course relevant not just for future PhD study, but also for working as a professional social researcher.
Why study at UWE Bristol?
At UWE Bristol, this social research training course is shaped around you and your interests. It’s student-led, which means your assessments and research focus are closely linked to your own academic or professional goals. You’ll work closely with staff who are active researchers and who regularly collaborate with policymakers, government bodies and third sector organisations. That real-world experience feeds directly into the teaching.
Learning is collaborative and discussion-based, creating a supportive environment where you can explore complex and sometimes challenging ideas together and be prepared to communicate facts that may challenge prevailing opinions or media narratives. This is underpinned by robust technical expertise and a reflective approach.
Where can it take me?
The course is designed to meet the skill requirements of the Southwest Doctoral Training Programme, a leading doctoral funding initiative, and this will aid your PhD applications. You’ll gain advanced research skills and receive guidance from disciplinary experts through Programme pathways – ideal preparation for PhD study.
You’ll also be equipped for professional social research careers in government departments, for example, water and energy policy, transport, social care and health services. Social research and analytical skills are also increasingly in demand across consultancies, research agencies, NGOs and charities, where social research is used to shape policy, processes and social outcomes.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We normally require an honours degree of 2:1 or above (or equivalent if it is a non-UK degree) in a relevant subject. If you don't meet the above grade requirements but have at least 12 months relevant professional experience and/or equivalent qualifications, we'll consider you on an individual basis. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview. English Language Requirement *The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English language section: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/international-applications/english-language-requirements Due to the nature of this course you're not able to sponsor dependants using the student route visa on the course. You can find out more on our Bringing your family pages: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/international-study/visas/bringing-your-family |
| Location | Frenchay Campus Coldharbour Lane Bristol BS16 1QY |
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