Social Research (Postgraduate Certificate)
Master
In London
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
Our Postgraduate Certificate in Social Research is designed for people working in social research or related areas who find themselves needing a stronger grounding in formal qualitative and quantitative research methods.
There is an emphasis on applying research techniques, including interviewing, focus groups and data analysis using SPSS. Epistemological issues in designing research projects are also addressed.
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About this course
Graduates go into 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.
A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in a social science or other relevant subject. Other qualifications may also be considered.
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
- Qualitative
- Qualitative Social Research
- Quantitative Social Research
- Social Skills
- Social Movements
- Social Science
- Social Worker
Course programme
You take two compulsory modules.
COMPULSORY MODULES- Introduction to Quantitative Social Research
- Qualitative Social Research
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
One year part-time
FEES
Part-time home students: £2940 pa
Part-time international students: £5340 pa
Social Research (Postgraduate Certificate)