Program Overview
This one-year MRes program, starting in September 2024, equips students with quantitative, computing, and analytical skills for research and enquiry in the context of sociotechnical futures. With a focus on data-driven decision-making, graduates are well-suited for specialist roles in policy, regulatory, and governance within various sectors or further study at the PhD level.
Program Outline
Outline:
This course lasts 1 year. It starts in September 2024 and ends in 2025. Welcome week starts on 23 September 2024.
Assessment:
You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods and it will vary between units. These methods are designed to promote in-depth learning and understanding of the subject.
Teaching:
You are expected to spend approximately 35 hours per week studying, with around 8-10 of those hours being structured classes. This will be made up of a combination of lectures and seminars.
Careers:
There is increasing demand for high-level quantitative and qualitative research skills from a wide range of private and public sector recruiters. This course will equip you with a hybrid skill set that combines quantitative, computing and analytical skills with an understanding of research and enquiry in the context of sociotechnical futures. Upon completion of this course, you’ll be well suited to specialist roles within the adoption and use of digital technologies. These may include policy, regulatory, and governance-related roles in a range of sectors. This MRes also equips you to go into further study at PhD level.
Other:
This MRes is recognised by the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC), specifically, as part of the larger South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP). It can be taken as a course in its own right, or if you hold an SWDTP studentship you can take the 1+3 (MRes + PhD) pathway. For those holding a 1+3 SWDTP studentship, progression from the MRes to the MPhil or PhD stage is dependent on an acceptable level of achievement. South West Doctoral Training Partnership This MRes is recognised by the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC), specifically, as part of the larger South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP). It can be taken as a course in its own right, or if you hold an SWDTP studentship you can take the 1+3 (MRes + PhD) pathway. For those holding a 1+3 SWDTP studentship, progression from the MRes to the MPhil or PhD stage is dependent on an acceptable level of achievement.
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University of Bath
Overview:
The University of Bath is a leading UK university with an international reputation for teaching and research excellence. It is known for its vibrant, friendly campus located in a historic city. The university is highly ranked for overall performance, student satisfaction, and graduate employment.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Students at the University of Bath join a multicultural community on a vibrant campus. The university offers opportunities for placements and study abroad, helping students prepare for their careers through real-world experience.
Key Reasons to Study There:
High Rankings:
The university is highly ranked for overall performance, student satisfaction, and graduate employment.Vibrant Campus:
The university boasts a vibrant and friendly campus with a multicultural student community.Real-World Experience:
Students have opportunities for placements and study abroad, providing valuable real-world experience.World-Leading Research:
The university's research is improving lives and changing the world, with a focus on tackling issues of global significance.Academic Programs:
Other:
The university is committed to reducing its environmental impact through ethical food sourcing, waste management, and generating sustainable energy. It also engages with the local community, supporting local students and collaborating with local organizations.
Entry Requirements:
British qualifications You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above. In your application you will need to provide a max. 500 word personal statement in your own words which should explain: (a) Why you wish to undertake a Master of Research and the interests and skills you particularly hope to develop on the course. (b) Your research interests - please be specific. Nepali qualifications You should have a four-year Bachelor degree from a recognised university, or a Master's degree following a three-year or four-year Bachelor degree, with a final overall result of at least 65% or 3.25 out of 4.0. In your application you will need to provide a max. 500 word personal statement in your own words which should explain: (a) Why you wish to undertake a Master of Research and the interests and skills you particularly hope to develop on the course. (b) Your research interests - please be specific. Dutch qualifications You should have a Bachelor degree or Doctoraal with a final overall result of at least 7 out of 10. In your application you will need to provide a max. 500 word personal statement in your own words which should explain: (a) Why you wish to undertake a Master of Research and the interests and skills you particularly hope to develop on the course. (b) Your research interests - please be specific. New Zealander qualifications You should have a Bachelor Honours degree or Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least B+/B or 6 on a 9-point scale. In your application you will need to provide a max. 500 word personal statement in your own words which should explain: (a) Why you wish to undertake a Master of Research and the interests and skills you particularly hope to develop on the course. (b) Your research interests - please be specific. Nigerian qualifications You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division). In your application you will need to provide a max. 500 word personal statement in your own words which should explain: (a) Why you wish to undertake a Master of Research and the interests and skills you particularly hope to develop on the course. (b) Your research interests - please be specific. Macedonian qualifications You should have a Baccalaureus/Baccalaurea (Bachelor degree) with a final overall result of at least 9 out of 10. In your application you will need to provide a max. 500 word personal statement in your own words which should explain: (a) Why you wish to undertake a Master of Research and the interests and skills you particularly hope to develop on the course. (b) Your research interests - please be specific. Norwegian qualifications You should have a Bachelorgrad (Bachelor degree), Candidatus/a Magisterii, Sivilingeniør or Siviløkonom with a final overall result of at least B. In your application you will need to provide a max. 500 word personal statement in your own words which should explain: (a) Why you wish to undertake a Master of Research and the interests and skills you particularly hope to develop on the course. (b) Your research interests - please be specific. Polish qualifications You should have a Licencjat or Inżynier (Bachelor degree) with a final overall result of at least 4.5 on a 5-point scale. In your application you will need to provide a max. 500 word personal statement in your own words which should explain: (a) Why you wish to undertake a Master of Research and the interests and skills you particularly hope to develop on the course. (b) Your research interests - please be specific. Portuguese qualifications You should have a Licenciado with a final overall result of at least 15 out of 20. In your application you will need to provide a max. 500 word personal statement in your own words which should explain: (a) Why you wish to undertake a Master of Research and the interests and skills you particularly hope to develop on the course. (b) Your research interests - please be specific. Romanian qualifications You should have a Diplomă de Licență (Bachelor degree), Diplomă de Inginer or Diplomă de Urbanist Diplomat with a final overall result of at least 8 out of 10. In your application you will need to provide a max. 500 word personal statement in your own words which should explain: (a) Why you wish to undertake a Master of Research and the interests and skills you particularly hope to develop on the course. (b) Your research interests - please be specific. Russian qualifications You should have a Diplom Bakalavra (Bachelor degree) or Specialist Diploma with an overall final result of at least 4 out of 5 (khorosho/good). In your application you will need to provide a max. 500 word personal statement in your own words which should explain: (a) Why you wish to undertake a Master of Research and the interests and skills you particularly hope to develop on the course. (b) Your research interests - please be specific. Saudi Arabian qualifications You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 3.5 on a 5-point scale or 3.0 on a 4-point scale. In your application you will need to provide a max. 500 word personal statement in your own words which should explain: (a) Why you wish to undertake a Master of Research and the interests and skills you particularly hope to develop on the course. (b) Your research interests - please be specific. Singaporean qualifications You should have a strong Bachelor (Honours) degree when studied at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore Institute of Technology or Singapore University of Social Sciences with a final overall result of at least Second Class (Upper) Honours, or a strong Bachelor degree when studied at Singapore Management University (SMU) or Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). Typically, we require a final overall result of at least Second Class (Upper) Honours, 60% or B, however we ask that you upload a copy of the grading scale used by your institution, along with your transcript, when you submit your application due to the range of grading scales used by different institutions. In your application you will need to provide a max. 500 word personal statement in your own words which should explain: (a) Why you wish to undertake a Master of Research and the interests and skills you particularly hope to develop on the course. (b) Your research interests - please be specific. Slovene qualifications You should have a Diploma o pridobljeni univerzitetni izobrazbi (University Degree), Diplomant or Univerzitetni diplomant with a final overall result of at least 8 out of 10 (prav dobro/very good). In your application you will
