MSc Survey Methods for Social Research

” Natasha Crawford, BA Politics and Sociology 2011, MSc Survey Methods for Social Research 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 Many have worked at the local level with local authorities, justice councils, community partnerships and charities Others have worked at a national and international level with bodies like the United Nations, the European Commission’s Expert Group on Public Understanding of Science, Amnesty International, The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, The Home Office and national non-governmental organisations Specialist facilities Dedicated postgraduate support facilities Our renowned off-campus Graduate Conference takes place every February A unique Student Resource Centre where you can get help with your studies, access examples of previous students’ work, and attend workshops on research skills The Sociology common room is open all day Monday-Friday, is stocked with daily newspapers, magazines and journals, and has free drinks available Links with the Institute of Social and Economic Research, which conducts large-scale survey projects and has its own library, and the UK Data Archive, which stores national research data like the British Crime Survey Our students’ Sociology Society, a forum for the exchange of ideas, arranging talks by visiting speakers, introducing you to various career pathways, and organising debates Your future This course is invaluable training if you seek future employment in a wide range of social research occupations You will develop key employability skills including; thinking analytically, research design, essay writing, quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interviewing skills You are provided with excellent preparation for further academic study, and many of our postgraduates go on...