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Qualifications and durations
- Full-time MRes 1 year
- Full-time PG Diploma Research 9 months
- Full-time PG Certificate Research 4 months
- Part-time MRes 2 to 5 years
- Part-time PG Diploma Research 21 months
- Part-time PG Certificate Research 16 months
Overview
The programme is designed for:
- those developing careers as policy analysts and applied researchers in national, European or international social or public policy organisations
- middle and senior ranking staff in the public, private or voluntary sectors of social policy as a mid-career re-training
- prospective PhD students.
The programme combines the academic study of European Social Policy with a comprehensive exploration of research methods and skills. This takes place within an active research community where students are supported in identifying, investigating and realising their own original research.
The programme intake is limited to 16 students per year, fostering a friendly and supportive learning environment.
Academic entry requirements
Applicants for the programme must normally have been awarded a university degree to a good standard or have obtained relevant professional or academic qualifications.
English requirements
IELTS 7.0 (with not less than 6.5 in each of the four components)
TOEFL 600 (paper-based test) or 250 (computer-based test) with a score of not less than 4 in TWE or 100 (internet-based test) with not less than 24 in each of the components.
Unique funding opportunities
ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council) recognised programme, suitable for ESRC-funded 1+3 awards or subsequent +3 applications.
Contact Postgraduate Secretary
Email sps-pgt@bath.ac.uk
Tel +44 (0)1225 383203
Fax +44 (0)1225 383423
Web www.bath.ac.uk/soc-pol/postgraduate/mres-esp
Fees in 2008-9
FT MRes H £4000 O £10000
FT Dip H £3170 O £6880
FT Cert H £1330 O £3440
PT MRes H £2000 O £5150
PT Dip H £1585 O £3440