Postgraduate study in Educational and Social Research (the Online MRes)
Is this course for me?
You are likely to be, or aspire to be, involved in either educational or social research. Maybe you would like to learn research skills or you need a qualification to prove what you know. Tutors from the Institute of Education will work with you and help you to develop your own research agendas.
Course aims
The course has been recognised by the ESRC as a comprehensive programme of research training which will:
- provide the necessary knowledge, skills and confidence to interpret, evaluate and carry out research in any education-related setting;
- enable you to effectively work with, and perform research in a variety of sectors, including industry, the public sector, and the academic community;
- explore a wide range of disciplinary approaches to educational research and the relevance of disciplines such as Sociology, Psychology, History and Philosophy for undertaking research in educational settings;
- allow you to gain expertise in research procedures such as interviewing, literature reviewing, data analysis, and writing
- act as valuable preparation if you wish to undertake doctoral studies.
Course summary
| You study | Cost (2011-2012) | Study period | ||||
| MRes | 6 modules plus dissertation (equivalent to 180 credits) |
£7,485 | 2-5 years | |||
| Postgraduate Diploma | 5 modules (equivalent to 120 credits) |
£5,265 | ||||
| Postgraduate Certificate | 3-5 modules (equivalent to 60 credits) |
£3,045 | 1-5 years | |||
| Individual modules | 10 credit module: | £610 | up to 1 year | |||
| 20 credit module: | £1,070 | |||||
| 30 credit module: | £1,540 | |||||
Your time commitment
Scholarship
In previous years, the Institute of Education has funded one student each year to undertake
the full Online MRes. Discussions are being held on the development of this scheme and so no scholarships
have been awarded for 2010-2011. Please continue to check this page for further updates and details
including new application deadlines.
What our students say
“The reason I choose this qualification is that,
as an academic, research is an integral part of my job. This qualification equips a researcher
in academia with the necessary technical skills, confidence and knowledge and enables one to produce
high-quality and meaningful research.”
Anoosha Makka,
Senior Lecturer in Business Management, South Africa
We estimate that you will need to study for 10-15 hours a week.
Prestige
The course has been developed by the Institute of Education, the largest institution in the UK devoted to the study of education and related areas. Founded in 1902, the Institute is a world-class centre of excellence for teacher training, higher degrees, research and consultancy in education and related areas of professional practice and the social sciences.
A rich virtual learning environment
This course is available via distance learning, allowing you to study flexibly and balance work and personal commitments.
On this course your learning will be collaborative in that you share your skills and experience with other students. You are supported by an online learning environment which incorporates focused conferencing and work spaces linked to specific activities for each module. There are also informal discussion areas and links to online resources including library support. Study materials and course readings are provided. Find out more about study support.
Summary of key dates
| Programme starts | October |
January |
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| Application deadline | 30 June |
31 October |
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| Registration deadline | 31 August |
30 November |
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| Online induction module starts | September |
December |
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| You start studying | September |
January |
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| Examinations take place | May/June |
May/June | ||||