Program Overview
The Social Research And Psychosocial Studies at Birkbeck University of London is a MRes programme in Social Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Social Research And Psychosocial Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Research And Psychosocial Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Intermediate Quantitative Social Research
- Qualitative Social Research
- Culture, Community, Identity
- Education, Globalisation and Change
- Education, Power and Resistances
- Lacanian Psychoanalysis: Theory and Practice
- Psychoanalysis and Culture
- Psychoanalysis and History
- Texts and Interpretation
- Theories and Sites of the Psychosocial
- Violence, Conflict, Genocide: Dilemmas of the Present
- Visual Culture: Power and the Image
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A good undergraduate degree in a related area, or relevant experience combined with an adequate academic background (subject to interview).
International Entry Requirements
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.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Birkbeck University of London
Birkbeck University of London
London, United Kingdom
Birkbeck College, University of London is a public research university located in London, England, and a member institution of the University of London. Established in 1823 as the London...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60