Social Research (MSc)

Birkbeck, University of London

Master

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

Our MSc Social Research is an interdisciplinary social science training programme designed to prepare you for further research in the workplace or for MPhil/PhD study.

The programme covers ontology, epistemology, quantitative and qualitative techniques, and advanced methods masterclasses. You also carry out an independent dissertation, putting into practice the methods and theoretical concepts you have been taught.

The programme provides a particularly strong environment for theoretically informed, interdisciplinary and socially engaged research.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Malet Street, WC1E 7HX

Start date

On request

About this course

Graduates go in to research roles in government departments, think tanks, NGOs, the Civil Service and political parties. Possible professions include social researcher, government social researcher, or human resources officer. This degree may also be useful in becoming a higher education lecturer or politician’s assistant.

At least a second-class honours degree (2:2) in a relevant social science subject and/or relevant work or other (for example, voluntary) experience.

Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

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Subjects

  • Quantitative Social Research
  • Social research
  • Quantitative
  • Masterclass in Social Research
  • Theorising Social Research
  • Theorising
  • Social Skills
  • Social Change
  • Social Movements
  • Social Worker

Course programme

COURSE STRUCTURE

You take four compulsory modules, choosing between Introduction to Quantitative Social Research and Intermediate Quantitative Social Research depending on your experience, and write a dissertation.

COMPULSORY MODULES
  • Intermediate Quantitative Social Research
  • Introduction to Quantitative Social Research
  • Masterclass in Social Research
  • Qualitative Social Research
  • Theorising Social Research
MSC SOCIAL RESEARCH DISSERTATION
  • Social Research Dissertation
Birkbeck makes all reasonable efforts to deliver educational services, modules and programmes of study as described on our website. In the event that there are material changes to our offering (for example, due to matters beyond our control), we will update applicant and student facing information as quickly as possible and offer alternatives to applicants, offer-holders and current students.

Additional information

Duration

One year full-time or two years part-time

FEES

Part-time home students: £4410 pa
Full-time home students: £8820 pa
Part-time international students: £8010 pa
Full-time international students: £16020 pa

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Social Research (MSc)

£ 8,820 VAT inc.

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