Social Research (MSc)
Master
In London
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
London
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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.
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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
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
- Social Research Dissertation
Additional information
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
Social Research (MSc)