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University of Bath: European Social Policy
Institution | University of Bath View institution profile |
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Department | Social and Policy Sciences View department profile |
Web | https://www.bath.ac.uk/faculties/faculty-of-humanities-social-sciences/ |
pgtadmissions@bath.ac.uk | |
Telephone | +44 1225 38 5115 |
Study type | Taught |
Master of Research - MRes
Summary
**Immerse yourself in the advanced research techniques and skills needed to analyse data and draw effective insights, with a focus on European social policy.**
By exploring the in-depth methods and approaches to quantitative and qualitative research, you’ll gain the essential skills to progress your studies or become a working researcher in the field of European social policy.
You’ll enhance your understanding of the techniques used in the analysis of large-scale data and how to effectively present key insights and findings.
This course is designed to provide high-quality training to potential doctoral students, as well as essential research skills that are desirable in a number of private and public sector roles. These may include:
- policy analysts and applied researchers in national, European or international social or public policy organisations
- middle and senior-ranking staff in the public, private or voluntary sectors of social policy
**Learn from experts in their field**
You’ll learn from experts in social policy and European studies research. Their passion, knowledge and research shape their teaching to enhance your learning experience.
**Gain important career skills**
We work to provide you with the tools and support to prepare you for employment and further study.
This includes advanced quantitative and qualitative research skills, and bibliographic skills; and the use of appropriate technology to undertake tasks that use these skills.
**Graduate prospects**
There is increasing demand for high-level quantitative and qualitative research skills from a wide range of private and public sector recruiters.
Many firms and government departments are now committed to data-driven decision-making, making use of the increased availability of big data.
This course will equip you with a hybrid skill set that combines quantitative, computing and analytical skills with an understanding of European social policy research and enquiry.
This MRes also equips you to go into further study at PhD level.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above. To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in social policy, sociology, politics or a relevant social sciences subject. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English language requirements. |
Location | Main Site Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY |
Summary
**Immerse yourself in the advanced research techniques and skills needed to analyse data and draw effective insights, with a focus on European social policy.**
By exploring the in-depth methods and approaches to quantitative and qualitative research, you’ll gain the essential skills to progress your studies or become a working researcher in the field of European social policy.
You’ll enhance your understanding of the techniques used in the analysis of large-scale data and how to effectively present key insights and findings.
This course is designed to provide high-quality training to potential doctoral students, as well as essential research skills that are desirable in a number of private and public sector roles. These may include:
- policy analysts and applied researchers in national, European or international social or public policy organisations
- middle and senior-ranking staff in the public, private or voluntary sectors of social policy
**Learn from experts in their field**
You’ll learn from experts in social policy and European studies research. Their passion, knowledge and research shape their teaching to enhance your learning experience.
**Gain important career skills**
We work to provide you with the tools and support to prepare you for employment and further study.
This includes advanced quantitative and qualitative research skills, and bibliographic skills; and the use of appropriate technology to undertake tasks that use these skills.
**Graduate prospects**
There is increasing demand for high-level quantitative and qualitative research skills from a wide range of private and public sector recruiters.
Many firms and government departments are now committed to data-driven decision-making, making use of the increased availability of big data.
This course will equip you with a hybrid skill set that combines quantitative, computing and analytical skills with an understanding of European social policy research and enquiry.
This MRes also equips you to go into further study at PhD level.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above. To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in social policy, sociology, politics or a relevant social sciences subject. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English language requirements. |
Location | Main Site Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY |
Summary
**Develop in-depth knowledge and skills of research methods. Prepare yourself for an academic or professional career with a focus on European social policy.**
This course is designed for those developing careers as policy analysts and applied researchers in national, European or international social or public policy organisations; middle- and senior-ranking staff in the public, private or voluntary sectors of social policy who seek mid-career re-training; and prospective PhD students.
You will be part of an active research community where students are supported in identifying, investigating and realising their own original research.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above. To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in social policy, sociology, politics or a relevant social sciences subject. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English language requirements. |
Location | Main Site Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY |
Summary
**Develop in-depth knowledge and skills of research methods. Prepare yourself for an academic or professional career with a focus on European social policy.**
This course is designed for those developing careers as policy analysts and applied researchers in national, European or international social or public policy organisations; middle- and senior-ranking staff in the public, private or voluntary sectors of social policy who seek mid-career re-training; and prospective PhD students.
You will be part of an active research community where students are supported in identifying, investigating and realising their own original research.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above. To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in social policy, sociology, politics or a relevant social sciences subject. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English language requirements. |
Location | Main Site Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY |
The University of Bath
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at the University of Bath conducts high-quality research focussed on solving some of the world’s biggest problems and improving the societies we live in. Academics working within the faculty are active researchers, which means that as a student, you will benefit from the real-world experience they bring into their teaching.
The Faculty comprises of six departments:
- Economics
- Education
- Health
- Politics, Languages & International Studies
- Psychology
- Social & Policy Sciences
By studying and researching with us you’ll be welcomed into a multidisciplinary, diverse academic …
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