European Social Policy MRes

at University of Bath

Compulsory course units

These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.
 

Semester 1
 

• Research apprenticeship project (MRes)
• Quantitative methods 1: introduction to quantitative methods
• Qualititative methods 1
• Principles and skills of social research
• Comparative public policy and social welfare: cross-national, European and global perspectives
   

Semester 2
 

• Research apprenticeship project (MRes)
• Research for policy: concepts, methods and values
• Either Quantitative methods 2 or Qualitative methods 2
   

Plus one optional unit
 

• Summer
• MRes dissertation

Typically, you should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least First Class. However, due to the number of different grading scales in use, we ask that you upload a copy of the grading scale used by your institution, along with your transcript, when you submit your application.
 

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 you have graduated within the last 5 years from an Indian university where the medium of instruction is English and have achieved the required level of English in your Indian 12th Standard examinations, we may be able to assess your English. More information can be found here.
 

English language requirements
 

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components

• The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element

• TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
   

You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.

MRes European Social Policy 
   

• Home £2,300    
   
• Overseas £10,200

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.