An MPhil involves the exploration of a research topic and is typically studied over a shorter period of 1 year for a full-time student and 2 years for a part-time student. MPhil students are required to demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights informed by the forefront of their discipline, field of study or professional practice.
Research profile
Youth and Community Studies has a proud history at Brunel, with 30 years of teaching Youth and Community Work and an international reputation for excellence in both teaching and research. We have connections with practitioners who work with young people in a range of posts and settings nationally and internationally. Our research focuses on:
In the Division of Social Work, Youth and Community, we have members of staff who are:
The Division of Social Work, Youth and Community, have
Applicants are welcome to contact us about their own specialist topics and projects. However we particularly welcome proposals on:
An MPhil involves the exploration of a research topic and is typically studied over a shorter period of 1 year for a full-time student and 2 years for a part-time student. MPhil students are required to demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights informed by the forefront of their discipline, field of study or professional practice.
Research profile
Youth and Community Studies has a proud history at Brunel, with 30 years of teaching Youth and Community Work and an international reputation for excellence in both teaching and research. We have connections with practitioners who work with young people in a range of posts and settings nationally and internationally. Our research focuses on:
In the Division of Social Work, Youth and Community, we have members of staff who are:
The Division of Social Work, Youth and Community, have
Applicants are welcome to contact us about their own specialist topics and projects. However we particularly welcome proposals on:
Following the completion of their PhD students may follow several career paths:
Recent collaborations have included with London Borough of Hillingdon; the University of Roviri I Virgili, Tarragona, Spain; Stonewall, SportScotland, the Pride Trust, Gendered Intelligence, the Sex Education Forum, and local primary and secondary schools.
At Brunel we provide many opportunities and experiences within your degree programme and beyond – work-based learning, professional support services, volunteering, mentoring, sports, arts, clubs, societies, and much, much more – and we encourage you to make the most of them, so that you can make the most of yourself.