Universities United Kingdom University of Bath Courses Social Work MRes

Social Work MRes
at University of Bath

Bath, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 20,400
Country Rank#27
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

Develop in-depth knowledge and skills of research methods. Prepare yourself for an academic or professional career with a focus on social work.

The course systematically reviews and critically evaluates a range of theories, methodologies and paradigms of research that are relevant to social work, and their application to the specific areas of social enquiry in which our students specialise.

Working within an active research community, you'll be supported in identifying, investigating and realising your own research. We'll equip you with the skills to contribute to social work research projects using any of the main methodologies of the social sciences.

Course Content
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
- Qualitative methods 1
- Principles and skills of social research
- Research for social work: values, methods and contexts
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
Entry Requirement
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 may have an undergraduate degree in any 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.
Fees & Scholarships
MRes Social Work Home £4,600 Overseas £20,400
Career Prospect
Our graduates generally go on to work in a wide variety of organisations and roles, such as:
- social research in universities and research institutes, government, business, voluntary organisations and international organisations
- public policy analysis at local, national and international levels
- public information and campaigning within organisations concerned with wellbeing, sustainability and social justice.

Cost Of Studying At University of Bath

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Social Work MRes at University of Bath