Developed by MRS and drawing on best practice across the
profession, the Advanced Certificate in Market & Social
Research Practice is designed to provide a practical grounding in
the principles and techniques which underpin effective
research.
The Advanced Certificate is designed
principally for:
- Practitioners with limited experience in the fields of market
or social research, or for those wishing to join the profession
- Marketing professionals whose work would benefit from a greater
knowledge of the research process
The Advanced Certificate
covers:
- Introduction to market and social
research
- Designing a research project
- Selecting an appropriate sample
- Planning and conducting qualitative and
quantitative research
- Designing instruments for gathering data
- Analysing research data
- Reporting research findings
Assessment
Assessment of the Advanced Certificate is by
the completion of a 3,500 word coursework assignment (the
Integrated Assignment) and a 2½ hour written exam.
More information
For more information on the Advanced
Certificate, including entry requirements and exemptions, download
our Advanced
Certificate Brochure or email us at mrs@bpp.com.
Distance learning study
options
You can choose to study for the Advanced
Certificate in one of two ways:
1. Materials only route
In this route, you study for the qualification
using our specially designed distance learning materials, following
a personalised study timetable we provide at the beginning of your
course. You attempt the mock exam at home and suggested solutions
will be emailed to you, or you can choose to purchase our marking
service and receive feedback on your mock exam performance. At the
end of your course, you submit your Integrated Assignment to us for
assessment and sit the exam at an MRS-designated centre.
2. E-tutor route
As well as receiving our distance learning
materials and personalised study timetable, you also have e-mail
access to one of our experienced e-tutors who will offer you
invaluable advice on the preparation of your Integrated
Assignment.
As you work through your distance learning course, you email your
Integrated Assignment in stages to your e-tutor, who will review
your submissions and offer constructive feedback. Our e-tutor team
will also mark your mock exam and provide feedback on your
performance.
As with the materials only route, you send your competed Integrated
Assignment to us for assessment and sit the exam at an
MRS-designated centre.
Purchase an Advanced Certificate Distance Learning
Programme
Click here to
download the registration form.