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Study Details: 1 Year
Our MSc Social Research Methods degree will equip you with exceptional research skills. You'll be able to apply these skills across a broad range of social science disciplines.
This postgraduate course will give you the skills you need to conduct and manage your own research. You'll learn to offer a well-informed critique of the sources you encounter in social research. This includes both quantitative and qualitative methods.
You’ll develop an understanding of key issues and debates associated with the production of knowledge about the social world. As you progress, you’ll develop advanced skills in all aspects of the research process. You'll look at conception and design, data collection and analysis, and writing up. You'll also gain an in-depth understanding of the ethical issues that arise at each stage of the research process.
By the end of the course, you can expect to have developed high level analytical skills and advanced written communication skills. You'll also be adept at solving complex problems. The experience will hone your ability to act as an independent and critical thinker.
Applicants will normally be required to have 2:2 Honours Degree or equivalent qualifications and experience
Applicants will be required to have a minimum level of proficiency in English Language equivalent to IELTS Grade 6.5 with no subscore lower than 5.5
On successfully completing the degree you’ll have gained a strong set of transferable skills which you’ll be able to apply in many fields. It provides the natural foundation for a successful career in research, both within and outside of the academic world.
This is an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) approved course for students applying for 1+3 studentships with the ESRC North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership.
Many of our students go on to enjoy successful careers in academia and there are opportunities to progress onto PhD level study. Others become practitioners in areas including:
Central Government
The NHS
Community and non-governmental/not-for-profit sector.
Core Modules:
Research Methods
MSc Dissertation
Research in Practice
Research, Ethics and Governance
Themes and Perspectives in Social Research
Statistical and Quantitative Analysis in Community Practice
Designing and Planning Your Research Project: Methods and
Methodology
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