Our MSc Social Science Research (Social Policy) programme provides you with a comprehensive overview of the key methodological and philosophical debates that currently shape social sciences. It also provides an opportunity to develop specialised research methods skills in an internationally renowned department for social policy research.
The programme consists of compulsory and optional modules, delivered across four different academic schools within the University, meaning you benefit from an interdisciplinary approach to your studies. The academic schools are:
A 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in Social Sciences and Humanities, however a large range of other subject areas will be considered.
For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more.
There are lots of options available to you to fund your master’s programme, from alumni bursaries to school and department scholarships and government loans.
On completion of the course, you will have met the training requirements for PhD funding from the ESRC, opening up the possibility of securing PhD funding from the ESRC.
Recent graduate destinations include:
Semester 1
Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules (choose one)
Semester 2
Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules (choose up to two)
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