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MSc Social Science Research (Sport and Exercise Science)

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

Course Description

Our MSc Social Science Research (Sport and Exercise Science) will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the key methodological and philosophical debates that shape the social sciences.

The programme is designed to produce graduates with rigorous research and analytical skills, who are well equipped to progress onto being high-level researchers in their chosen field of study.

You will gain an understanding of the key epistemological and ontological debates that frame social science research, while developing advanced knowledge of the methodologies, processes, designs and practices involved in social science research.

Entry Requirements

A 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in Sport and Exercise Sciences/Sport Management, Humanities, Social Sciences or Journalism.

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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

Graduates from this course have progressed on to a range of roles. These are typically related to research, for example PhD studies, or research roles within universities, charities, businesses or government agencies. Graduates also progress into more applied roles, such as working within National Governing Bodies or future training to become an applied practitioner. Graduates have also secured roles with Beyond Autism, England Golf and the University of Leicester.

Module Details

Semester 1

Compulsory Modules

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

Optional Modules

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

Semester 2

Compulsory Modules

  • Development of Social Scientific Knowledge of Sport and Exercise
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Dissertation in Social Science Research (Sport and Exercise)

Optional Modules

  • Advanced Content Analysis
  • Advances in Ethnography

Summer

Compulsory Modules

  • Dissertation in Social Science Research (Sport and Exercise)

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