• 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.

The MRes could be your route into an academic research position or a role as a researcher or research manager in the public, private or voluntary sectors.

The skills you gain on the programme are highly valued by employers from a wide range of settings, especially those where research is harnessed to solve problems related to professional practice. You will be able to demonstrate that you are confident and adept in researching, judging and evaluating complex information; making reasoned arguments; formulating and solving problems; managing projects; using effective methods to communicate your conclusions, and developing new ideas.

For those individuals who take the MRes as part of their continuing professional development, the qualification also paves the way to new opportunities, responsibilities and promotion prospects.

In addition, the MRes programme provides an excellent platform if you want to advance to PhD research and a future career in academic research.