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.  You might want to study for this qualification to prove what you can do or maybe to learn research skills. 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(2010-2011)				Study period
MRes	6 modules + dissertation (total 180 credits)	£7,085				2-5 years
Postgraduate Diploma	5 modules (total 120 credits)	£4,985
Postgraduate Certificate	3-5 modules (total 60 credits)	£2,885
Short courses	30 credit modules:	£1,465				up to 1 year
	20 credit modules:	£1,015
	10 credit modules:	£580

Your time commitment

University of London estimates 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

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.

Summary of key dates

			October			January
Application deadline			30 June			31 October
Registration deadline			31 August			30 November
Online induction module starts			September			December
You start studying			September			January
Examinations take place			May/June			May/June

Scholarship
Each academic year the Institute of Education will fund one student to undertake the full Online MRes.  For more information on this specific scholarship, please complete and submit the following form ---here---. [New window]