The MRes in Social Science is a one-year research degree, combining specialist and generic methods training to equip students with transferable skills for graduate employment in the public, private and third sector. It also lays the foundation to undertake advanced doctoral studies.

This Masters programme, recognised under the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) Scottish Doctoral Training Programme, Sociology Pathway, is tailored to provide the methodological training and critical capacity for advanced research in social science. The Diploma in Social Science Research, comprising of four taught courses, also offers intensive training which is recognised under the Scottish Government’s Student Awards Scheme (SAAS).

Combining taught courses with a supervised research project, the MRes in Social Science is tailored to provide the methodological training and critical capacity for advanced research in social science. You will develop the knowledge, understanding, and competence to deploy qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis in the conduct of theoretically informed research.

With the opportunity to gain experience in the research methods taught by applying them to topics of your choosing, you are able to customise your training around your particular social science interests.

The dissertation also allows you to develop practical, intellectual, and critical skills in a substantive area of your interest. The skills gained can be used across many employment areas.