MRes Sustainable Futures

at University of Bristol

Year 1 

Unit name    
 

• Advanced Interdisciplinary Research Design    
• Contemporary Debates in Sustainability    
• Dissertation (SWDTC)    
   

The research training units "Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences" & "Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences" run a number of times across the Faculty. Students may request to take whichever unit best fits their timetable, but requests are subject to space constraints.    
 

• Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences (SPS)    
• Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences (SPS)    
   

In addition to the mandatory units and the dissertation, students choose additional units from the list below or other optional units at Bristol, Bath, Exeter or UWE by agreement with the Programme Director. Depending on the institution offering them, units may be of different credit values; the minimum volume of credit required for this programme is 180. Placements on the units below are subject to space constraints.  
 

• Research Design Methods & Skills in the Social Sciences    
• Conflicted Environments: Studying environmental social movements from the grassroots    
• Qualitative Research Methods in Human Geography    
• Global Development and Environment: History, Theory, Practice    
• Environmental Law    
• Society, Politics and Climate Change    
• The Politics of (Un)sustainability    
• Conflict, Security and Development    
• Theories of Development    
• The International Analysis of Poverty and Social Exclusion    

An upper second-class honours degree in a relevant social sciences or law discipline (or international equivalent), and/or a master's qualification. Previous or professional experience is not required. In exceptional circumstances, academic qualifications in non-social sciences subjects may be considered, particularly if the applicant has relevant work experience and a strong personal statement. 
 

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level:

Admissions statement

Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.

UK: full-time £4,565

Overseas: full-time £19,500

The MRes in Sustainable Futures offers useful preparation for a number of careers. The MRes also provides the academic basis and preparation for students choosing the 1+3 programme (with three years of doctoral training following completion of this interdisciplinary Masters degree).
 

The MRes in Sustainable Futures is an ideal introduction to working for environmental ministries, agencies, consultancies or NGOs, or within government agencies or other organisations working for environmental change. Some students choose to enter the legal profession, carrying with them a broader understanding of how law operates in the context of sustainability and the environment.