MA Sociological Research
Postgraduate
In Colchester
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Colchester
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Duration
1 Year
About the course
Discover how to turn raw data into useful information which can tell us about how people work
You learn how to gain an understanding of society through carrying out case studies, surveys, and observational research
Our MA Sociological Research provides a strong foundation in doing empirical research, encompassing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies
We offer you advanced study of research design and of specific research techniques and their evaluation
In the process you also acquire a critical appreciation of empirical research methodology
Graduates of this course will understand the connection between theory and empirical methodology, and be able to produce, evaluate and effectively communicate research findings
You explore topics including:
Debates in contemporary social theory
The theory and methods of qualitative interviewing
Quantitative data analysis
Sociological research design
This is a broad-based research training which is indispensable if you wish to proceed to a PhD
This course has ESRC Doctoral Training Centre accreditation, which means that it can form part of a 1+3 funding opportunity worth up to £21,575 for talented postgraduates
Our Department of Sociology was rated top 10 in the UK for research quality (REF 2014), and we consistently receive strong student satisfaction scores, including 96% overall student satisfaction in 2015
Our expert staff
We are a large and friendly department, offering a diverse range of research interests and with staff members who are committed to teaching, research and publication that covers a broad geographical spectrum
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Subjects
- Design
- Staff
- Teaching
- Social Theory
- Data analysis
Course programme
Postgraduate study is the chance to take your education to the next level. The combination of compulsory and optional modules means our courses help you develop extensive knowledge in your chosen discipline, whilst providing plenty of freedom to pursue your own interests. Our research-led teaching is continually evolving to address the latest challenges and breakthroughs in the field, therefore to ensure your course is as relevant and up-to-date as possible your core module structure may be subject to change.
For many of our courses you’ll have a wide range of optional modules to choose from – those listed in this example structure are, in many instances, just a selection of those available. Our Programme Specification gives more detail about the structure available to our current postgraduate students, including details of all optional modules.
You choose between these two modules: Text and Documents or Ethnography. You do not take both.
Year 1
Introduction to Quantitative Analysis
Interviewing and Qualitative Data Analysis
Texts and Documents (optional)
Ethnography (optional)
Topics in Contemporary Social Theory
Sociological Research Design
Dissertation
Teaching
We have a strong research group culture
Graduate students are encouraged to take part in our weekly Departmental Seminar which regularly features eminent outside speakers
Assessment
Your modules are assessed by coursework and your dissertation
Dissertation
Your 15,000-word dissertation allows you to focus in-depth on your chosen topic from April onwards
You work with close supervision from academic staff
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MA Sociological Research