Why learn with us?

The MRS Advanced Certificate is a tough qualification on its own, but whilst studying I had a challenging personal and professional time. The support that Mia and Siavush at the Research Academy were able to offer was second to none. I felt reassured by them. They gave me the confidence and support to pass the MRS Advanced Certificate despite the difficulties I faced. I would highly recommend them as a training provider.

I decided to take this course thanks to the support of my employer, Rare. Although the company is in London, I work and live overseas, so the simple fact that it was an online course was a great advantage for me. I only had to travel to UK to take the exam… twice. Yes, I failed in my first attempt. The Research Academy team were very helpful, always following my evolution through all the exam preparations, and helping me improve.
In the beginning I was scared of the idea of having to attend online live classes due to my poor English. It is true that it was difficult, but I found a really considerate and very kind team, always keen to help. They were very, very patient teachers when correcting the assignment drafts. Their recommendations were all accurate and led me to hit the target. I think the results would be very different without so many corrections and suggestions. And it helped me to improve my English at the same time, as well!

The Research Academy is great. They take a hands-on approach and provide a dedicated tutor for every student. They help you craft your coursework paper, tighten up your language and refine your research thesis. They are extremely knowledgeable about both the MRS process and research methods. They also take care of the heavy-lifting on the administrative side. I submitted my coursework to their website, and they booked the exam, sent off the coursework and helped us download the exam software.
The weekly lectures are interactive and everyone has an opportunity to ask burning questions about the exam, discuss specific areas of research or explore a particular pain point. The lectures include information on how to structure your answers, what to expect in the exam and how to manage the time constraints. The content they provide includes ample sample answers and videos for you to review.
I couldn’t have asked for a better learning experience and I highly recommend them to anyone who is even considering taking the MRS Advanced Certificate.

I cannot thank Research Academy enough for their help with the MRS Advanced Certificate in Market and Social Research. I joined the online course, which at first was quite daunting, given that I had not studied for more years than I care to mention! I was very quickly put at ease, with an informative and friendly first class. It is also worth saying how easy the remote connection was. The online classes worked really well, coordinating everyone calling in from multiple locations.
The tutors are very supportive, managing to find a great balance between helping you to understand the course, without hand-holding. The feedback on the coursework was particularly helpful – it was always clear and constructive.
I started using the material I was learning from day one and I believe that it helped me immensely as I was moving from client to agency side. Thanks to the support of Research Academy I passed the course, even obtaining a Distinction in the exam.