Social Sciences and Socio-Legal Studies MRes course

Course overview

You develop your understanding within the social sciences and socio legal fields, demonstrating critical engagement with theory, evidence and ethical practice.

Key highlights

Develops understanding across social sciences and socio-legal fields
Builds critical engagement with theory, evidence and ethical practice

Entry requirements

A 2:1 in a relevant discipline such as law, criminology, sociology, social policy, policing, politics or international relations. Applicants with a 2:1 in a non-related discipline may be considered on an individual basis. All applicants need to evidence engagement with social science perspectives, critical analysis, and, where possible, research methods or independent study, which the course team will assess by way of an official transcript from the awarding institution.

The standard template for this must be complete as part of the application process and can be found on the University website. This enables the course team to assess the viability of the project and allocate a research supervisor with appropriate subject expertise

Scholarships

Academic Excellence Award
You may be able to benefit from a 20% discount towards your course fees for postgraduate degrees (on campus and online).
Up to 20% of fees
Alumni Scholarship
You are eligible for a £1,000 alumni scholarship.
Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

Social researcher
Policy analyst
Criminology researcher
Research assistant
PhD candidate in socio-legal studies

Cost of study

UK/Home: £8,365 per year | International: £17,000 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Teesside University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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