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Research Methodology
Bangor Business School MSc in Research Methodology is aimed at individuals who want to pursue a career in research within academic, commercial or non-profit sectors. The MSc provides a cutting edge and highly advanced training in both qualitative and quantitative research methods and theory within your chosen business context.
Our MSc in Research Methodology guides you through the whole process of undertaking business and management research from developing your initial research ideas to undertaken and reporting on a substantial piece of primary research.
You will be introduced to a variety of research methodologies and develop the ability to critique these and assess their applicability to real world research problems. You will work with real data (both qualitative and quantitative) to gain insight into significant research problems and provide potential solutions.
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Admission requirements
For 2022 entry:
Bachelor's Degree (2:1 or 1st) or equivalent in a relevant discipline from a university or another approved degree-awarding body. Alternatively, possession of a suitable professional qualification and relevant practical experience may also be accepted.
Applicants whose first language is not English are required to hold IELTS (or equivalent qualification) at 6.5 or above.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Year 1
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- Research Colloquium
- Core Competencies PG Reseacher
- Foundation in Social Research
- Research Applications
- Current Issues in Bus & Mgmt
Semester 2
- Research Colloquium
- Core Competencies PG Reseacher
- Research Applications
- Qual. Methods for Researchers
- Quantitative Methods Reseacher
- MSc Dissertation Core
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
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Career paths
Graduates of the Bangor Business School Programs have excellent prospects for pursuing employment in a wide range of roles.
The MSc in Research Methodology provides an ideal pathway to PhD study and thus has ESRC recognition as part of Bangor Business School 1 + 3 PhD accreditation.
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