Advanced Quantitative Methods (AQM) In Social Sciences MRes

Overview

• We’ll develop you into a fully trained and competent social science researcher who is able to understand and use a range of research techniques
• There is a substantial theoretical and quantitative core alongside complementary qualitative training
• Forms part of the ESRC South West Doctoral Training Partnership and funding may be available for UK/EU students embarking on the programme and wishing to work towards a PhD
• A joint initiative between the Universities of Bath, Bristol and Exeter with collaborative teaching – each semester one core unit is taught intensively, with time spent at each location

Course content

This distinctive MRes aims to develop a systematic understanding and critical appreciation of alternative approaches, methodologies and paradigms of social science research. It will develop fully trained and competent social science researchers, who are able to understand and use research techniques appropriate to their subject area as well as being conversant with approaches used by other social scientists.