Advanced Research and Enquiry Skills

The application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Apr 1, 2027. Tuition fees for Advanced Research and Enquiry Skills are 1,331 USD per year.

The Advanced Research and Enquiry Skills program is for education practitioners who want to improve their research skills. It's a one-year, non-degree program taught in English at Bangor University in the UK. The main advantage is that it's online, so working professionals can attend.

The curriculum covers research methodologies and theoretical frameworks. Students learn to evaluate research literature and develop advanced enquiry skills. They also design and conduct their own research projects, which culminates in a 4000-word research proposal.

Graduates can work as educational researchers, curriculum developers, or school improvement partners. They can also work in other roles that need strong research skills, such as education consultants or policy analysts.

Bangor University, located in the coastal city of Bangor in Wales and founded in 1884 (Royal Charter 1885), is a public institution known for combining strong research with a student-focused experience. The university enrolls around 11,000 students, including roughly 2,700 international students, and groups teaching and research across nine academic schools. With 382 programmes spanning arts, sciences and professional subjects, Bangor balances tradition and innovation while aiming to deliver high academic standards and a supportive learning environment.

Set between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait, the campus offers an attractive natural setting alongside good connections to larger UK cities. Institutional review commends its data-driven approach to quality, partnership with students, and embedded bilingual provision. Sustainability and global citizenship are central themes, informing research, enterprise and campus life, while interdisciplinary projects and community links create practical learning pathways for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

International students benefit from tailored support services, Welsh cultural opportunities, and a breadth of modules that suit varied career goals. Small-group teaching, research-led study and industry connections support employability, internships and further study. Prospective students seeking a welcoming campus with strong pastoral care, active student societies and clear routes into professional life will find Bangor offers rigorous academics alongside a distinctive natural and cultural setting.