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MSc Social Science Research (Social Policy)

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    MSc Full-time 1 year, Part-time 2 years

Course Description

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:

  • School of Social Sciences and Humanities
  • School of Sport, Exercise, and Health Sciences
  • School of Business and Economics
  • School of Science

Entry Requirements

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.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

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.

Student Destinations

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:

  • Rochester College, USA, Associate Professor and Department Chair
  • The University of Manchester, Lecturer
  • Bournemouth University, Senior Lecturer

Module Details

Semester 1

Compulsory Modules

  • Quantitative Research Methods
  • Research Design and Practice
  • Philosophy of Social Science
  • Dissertation in Social Science Research (Social policy)

Optional Modules (choose one)

  • Applied Conversation Analysis
  • Doing Research with Young People in their Socio-Spatial Contexts

Semester 2

Compulsory Modules

  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Understanding Social Policy Research
  • Dissertation in Social Science Research (Social policy)

Optional Modules (choose up to two)

  • Advanced Digital Media
  •  Advances in Ethnography

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