Social Sciences and Humanities (Research)

Develop your potential and profile as a successful researcher on this innovative masters course. It enables you to undertake original research and push the boundaries of knowledge in your specialist area of choice.

• Focus on a subject pathway which matches your interests and ambitions: you can graduate with an MRes in Social Research, Criminal Psychology, Humanities or Journalism

• Learn in an inter-disciplinary and research-active environment

• Build advanced research skills through a series of inspirational masterclasses

• Conduct your own substantial piece of independent research, with support and supervision from influential academic researchers

• Join our dynamic and supportive postgraduate community and work with influential researchers on collaborative projects

• Focus on ‘real-world’ research: if you are already in employment, you can relate your studies directly to your professional role

• Learn how to attract funding for research projects and how to share your findings for maximum impact

• Benefit from a truly interdisciplinary approach to learning, drawing on best research practice from across the social sciences and humanities

• Boost your future prospects by building an impressive portfolio of transferable skills in data collection, analysis and critical reflection – using evidence to evaluate and solve problems

• Prepare for a fulfilling career as a researcher or research manager in academia or public, private and voluntary organisation

• Gain an excellent platform if you want to progress to a PhD

• Enjoy flexibility in your studies – with the chance to take shorter versions of the course leading to a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma.

The Master of Research (MRes) offers a flexible, challenging and inspirational way to develop wide-ranging research and analytical skills and to complete a substantial research project under the supervision of academic experts. You can gain named MRes awards in Social Research, Criminal Psychology, Humanities or Journalism, depending on the subject pathway you choose to take.