Online Masters in Educational and Social Research (OMRes)

Academic leadership: Institute of Education

“The online MRes programme has exceeded my expectations. I have not only gained research skills but I am now able to discuss the methodological issues and epistemological debates in research. The course instructors are very supportive and give very constructive feedback. The course administrator responds quickly to queries or concerns. The live online discussions with fellow 'classmates' from all over the world with varying cultures, backgrounds, experience and views are surely enlightening. Thanks to the programme, I can achieve a Masters degree from a renowned and prestigious university without leaving home. I am very satisfied with the programme.”
Gaile Gray-Phillip, Mathematics Lecturer,
St Kitts

The Institute of Education is the ‘Lead College’ and is responsible for the quality assurance of the Online Masters in Educational and Social Research. Founded in 1902, the Institute has a distinguished reputation for its programmes of study and its research into educational planning, practice, theory and policy. The Programme Director for these qualifications is Dr Will Gibson who is based with the Institute's Doctoral School.

The Doctoral School provides ESRC recognised courses for research training and skills development. One of its main goals is to enhance the research student experience at the Institute of Education through offering the best possible environment to support research and professional development.

The Institute of Education is a major specialist national and international centre of educational research. It is the largest university centre of educational research and one of the largest centres of social science research in the United Kingdom and provides expert supervision in a wide range of fields within education and related areas.