MRS Advanced Certificate

The MRS Advanced Certificate in more detail

• Market and social research is vital in informing and driving effective decision making within both the business and public sectors.

  The MRS Advanced Certificate therefore enables candidates to develop a clear practical understanding of the principles which underpin all stages in the research process. They develop the skills required to enable them to design and carry out key research tasks. As such, candidates learn to select appropriate approaches based on a clear understanding of the research problem for any associated programme of research.

  The MRS Advanced Certificate is designed for those either just entering or seeking to enter the research profession. Or, for those looking to advance in the areas of commercial market and/or social research.

  It’s ideal for people in all areas of research (buyers, suppliers and operations staff, undergraduates, postgraduates, market and social researchers, pollsters). It attracts a broad range of employers (large and small research suppliers, local and national government, FTSE 500 companies, consultancies, financial institutions, charities) – the list is endless.
  

Entry criteria (any one item from the list below):

• One year or more of relevant experience in market or social research

• MRS Certificate in Market Research

• Satisfactory nomination by employer

• Satisfactory nomination by course tutor, in cases where the Advanced Certificate is being taken alongside an undergraduate degree

• 2 A Levels (or equivalent)