University of Bristol - Social Sciences
MRes Education
Bristol, United Kingdom
Master degree
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 28,200 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* home applicants| overseas applicants: 25 july 2025
** overseas full-time | home full-time: GBP 12,300 per year |home part-time three years: GBP 4,100 per year |home part-time two years: GBP 6,150 per year
Key Summary
The MRes in Education aims to provide the methodological, analytical and practical expertise required to become a competent educational researcher. This is an Economic and Social Research Council-recognised programme, and one of the research training pathways that make up the South West Doctoral Training Partnership.
This programme will appeal to those who are interested in developing a career in educational research, as well as professionals working in educational institutions or organisations that require research knowledge and skills.
from 25th November 2024- 4th of December 2025
Year 1
- Core Skills in Educational Research
- Understanding Educational Research
- Philosophy and Research Design in the Social Sciences (SoE)
- Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences (GSoE)
- Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences (GSoE)
- Dissertation
University of Bristol is ranked 8th in the UK and 51st in the world (QS World University rankings 2026)
We offer academic and personal development opportunities to equip you for the intellectual, social and personal challenges you will encounter during your career.
Our overarching goal is to enable our education graduates to:
- be equipped to demonstrate impact, excellence and distinctiveness in your chosen field;
- be visionary, imaginative, innovative, reflective and creative;
- have high ideals and values, including a strong sense of social justice;
- be highly employable throughout the world;
- be adaptable, with the potential to be a leader in work and the community.
Duration
- One year full-time
- Two or three years of part-time


