Research Methodology MSc

Course overview

This MSc in Research Methodology is aimed at individuals who want to pursue a career in research within academic, commercial or non-profit sectors. The MSc provides a cutting edge and highly advanced training in both qualitative and quantitative research methods and theory within your chosen business context. Our MSc in Research Methodology guides you through the whole process of undertaking business and management research from developing your initial research ideas to undertaken and reporting on a substantial piece of primary research.

You will be introduced to a variety of research methodologies and develop the ability to critique these and assess their applicability to real world research problems. You will work with real data (both qualitative and quantitative) to gain insight into significant research problems and provide potential solutions. ESRC Recognition The MSc Research Methodology is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as the first year of a 1+3 PhD training programme.

Course Duration 1 year full-time; 2 years part time.

Key highlights

Recognised by the ESRC as first year of 1+3 PhD training
Advanced training in both qualitative and quantitative research methods
Research methods applied within your chosen business context
Covers full research process from initial ideas to reporting
Work with real qualitative and quantitative data on research problems
Culminates in a substantial piece of primary research

Entry requirements

Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant discipline; or above

Scholarships

Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research
20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 20% of fees
Heads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of fees
Inclusive Bangor Scholarships
Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.
Refugee Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships
50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.
Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

Academic researcher
PhD researcher
Business research analyst
Market research analyst
Policy researcher
Research officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £15,000 per year | International: £20,500 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 Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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