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Human Sciences MRes Programmes
MRes/Diploma Full-time: MRes: 12 months Diploma: 9 months not including the final dissertation Part-time: MRes recommended 24 months, Diploma: 20 months
- Psychology
- Human Biology
Our MRes programmes are unique in the UK because of the multidisciplinary environment in which they are offered. Students are exposed to a wide range of research approaches and traditions, under the guidance of enthusiastic, internationally leading academic staff. The programmes are suitable for individuals from a wide range of academic backgrounds, as well as professionals from industry, social or health services. The latter group, for example, might include practitioners who wish to develop or enhance their research knowledge, skills and careers.
The multidisciplinary character of Human Sciences allows students to collaborate in leading international research in human development and ageing, sleep research, work and health, and environmental ergonomics, influencing policy and practice around the world. We welcome in particular international students interested in participating in our research in India, Bangladesh, South Africa and Indonesia. Ongoing research in these countries is investigating the factors that influence human health from child development to ageing, in studies concerned with genetics, body composition, nutrition, bone mass, metabolism, dementia and psychosocial well being.
Teaching is through one-to one tutorials, workshops and interactive seminars. Students gain in-depth knowledge of research skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods. They then go on to apply these skills in several projects under close supervision of a member of academic staff who is an active and leading researcher within their field. The projects progressively develop in theoretical and empirical depth.
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- Data collection and analysis
- Qualitative critical literature review and meta analyses for human sciences research
- Human sciences research skills & design workshops
Semester 2
- Theory of Research, Qualitative design and analyses
- Advanced quantitative analyses
- Human sciences research skills & design workshops II
- Human sciences short project
Summer
- Human sciences major project
Assessment
Coursework and examination, project reports and dissertation.
Entry Qualification
Minimum 2:1 in a relevant degree or equivalent. See also ‘Degrees by Research’ over the page.
These are in addition to the General Entrance Requirements.
Careers and Further
Study MRes programmes are designed to equip students with the research skills necessary to go on to complete a PhD or to work as a researcher in commerce, industry, health or the government sector.
Scholarships and Sponsorships
A limited number of bursaries may be available to help pay tuition fees, through funds available to individual project supervisors. Applicants should contact potential supervisors directly to discuss these. A number of scholarships to the value of 25% of the programme tuition fee, are available for high-calibre international students.
Selection
For the full-time programme, selections are made on the basis of the application and references. Applicants for the part-time programme and candidates applying for Departmental scholarships are usually interviewed.