Our MRes Social Research and Psychosocial Studies is an interdisciplinary social science training program designed to prepare you for further research in the workplace or for MPhil/Ph.D. study.
The course covers ontology, epistemology, quantitative and qualitative techniques, and advanced methods masterclasses alongside substantive courses in the area of psychosocial studies. You will also carry out an independent dissertation, putting into practice the methods and theoretical concepts you have been taught.
The course provides a particularly strong environment for theoretically informed, interdisciplinary, and socially engaged research.
Graduates can pursue career paths in government departments, think tanks, NGOs, the Civil Service, and political parties. Possible professions include:
social researcher
government social researcher
human resources officer
higher education lecturer
politician’s assistant.
We offer a comprehensive Careers Service - Birkbeck Futures - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education, and future ambitions.
Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honors degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or an equivalent international qualification.
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.
Psychology
Central London
Postgraduate
Full-Time, 1 year
October
6.0
9810,
18030, (INT)
Cheltenham, Gloucester and London
5.5
Postgraduate
7500
London
5.5
Postgraduate
London
6.0
Postgraduate
UK: £11,500 & International: £24,500