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MRes Advanced Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences – Full-time

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    MRes 1 year full-time

Course Description

Develop in-depth knowledge and research skills in social science. You’ll learn advanced techniques to analyse large data sets and draw effective insights.

By combining a substantial theoretical and quantitative core with comprehensive qualitative training, this course will help you gain the essential skills to become a working social science or educational researcher.

You’ll enhance your understanding of the techniques used in the analysis and presentation of quantitative data in a social science context. This will allow you to apply key research techniques to large scale data sets in public and commercial life, and draw actionable conclusions.

A key element of your studies will be to identify and investigate your own original research question using advanced quantitative methods.

This course is designed to enable you to carry out high-quality doctoral research or pursue other professional research activities in private or public sector settings.

Entry Requirements

You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above.

To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree with substantive quantitative elements, such as economics, psychology, social policy, sociology, geography, politics, management or a Q-Step programme.

We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.

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Student Destinations

There is increasing demand for high-level quantitative skills from a wide range of private and public sector recruiters. Many firms and government departments are now committed to data-driven decision-making, making use of the increased availability of big data.

This course will equip you with a hybrid skill set that combines quantitative, computing and analytical skills with an understanding of social science research and enquiry.

Module Details

Semester 1

Compulsory Units

  • AQM1 experimental and quasi-experimental quantitative methods for social science
  • Digital methods and data skills for MRes
  • Interdisciplinary research methods in social sciences
  • ​​Research design and methods for AQM​
  • Dissertation

Semester 2

Compulsory Units

  • Dissertation – Continued
  • Interdisciplinary research methods in social sciences – Continued
  • Mathematics and programming skills for social scientists
  • AQM 2 – Advanced modelling techniques for social sciences

Optional Units

You’ll choose one optional unit.

  • Advanced qualitative methods
  • Business analytics
  • Independent research essay

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