Research in Education MRes/Diploma/Certificate

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Type of programme

Combined research and taught

Duration

MRes – 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Diploma – 1 year full-time, 2–4 years part-time
Certificate – 1 semester full-time, 1–2 years part-time

International entry requirements

We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. See www.international.bham.ac.uk/countryinfo

Standard English language requirements apply, except for: Warwick University English Language Test – we require BBC

How to apply

See the How to apply section for full details

Apply online www.apply.bham.ac.uk

Fees and funding

Standard fees apply. For further information see the fees and finance section.

Scholarships and studentships
Scholarships may be available, contact the School directly or email financialsupport@bham.ac.uk

International scholarships and studentships
See www.international.bham.ac.uk/scholarships.htm

Programme description

If you are undertaking research as part of your professional practice, or are planning to embark on a doctoral research degree in Education, you may register specifically for this award and complete a Masters degree in research training. Alternatively, if you are already registered for a doctoral research degree, you may complete the research training modules in this pathway as part of your programme, which may lead to the award of a stand-alone Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma in Research in Education.

The MRes degree comprises one year full-time or two years part-time study following a pathway of six modules and a dissertation (180 credits in total). Modules will include:

Introducing Research in Education
Education Research and the Researcher
Identity and Epistemology
Designing Research and Using Methodology in Education
Using Sources/Producing Analysis in Research Method
Using and Producing Research in Education
Educational Research Design/Study

A dissertation is also required reporting upon a piece of research in the applied discipline of Educational Studies.

Contact and further information

Contact: Mrs Helen Joinson
Student Research Office
Tel: +44 (0)121 414 4847/4879
Email: h.e.joinson@bham.ac.uk

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