MRS Advanced Certificate
With over 8,000 candidates in more than 40 countries worldwide the MRS Advanced Certificate is the leading, fastest growing, degree level vocational qualification for the research sector.
What is the MRS Advanced Certificate?
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 underpinning all stages in the research process, and to develop the skills required to enable them to design and carry out key research tasks. As such, it enables candidates to select appropriate approaches and tools based on a clear understanding of the research problem and the objectives of any associated programme of research.
The MRS Advanced Certificate is designed for those who have just entered or are seeking to enter the research profession, working 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) from 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.
2025/26 Course Dates
Course Applications Open: NOW
Course Application Closes: 20th December 2025
Course Starts: 6th January 2026
Exam Date: 24th June 2026
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)
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2025/26 Course Dates
Course Applications Open: NOW
Course Application Closes: 1st July 2025
Course Starts: 16th July 2025
Exam Date: 28th January 2026
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