Social Research MA

Master

In Sheffield

£ 7,000 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Sheffield

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The programme has been specifically developed to meet the ESRC postgraduate training and development guidelines.
Students completing the MA Social Research can advance to PhD-level study within their chosen field in the social sciences, or find employment within roles that require high-level research skills.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
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Western Bank, S10 2TN

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

This course will help you to become proficient in theoretical concepts in social research and will provide you with the practical skills to undertake higher level research across the full range of social sciences.
You’ll develop highly sought-after practical qualitative and quantitative research skills through our hands-on teaching methods. You can tailor the course to your interests by selecting from a wide range of modules from all the departments in social sciences that will expose you to the latest debates within your field of research.

Minimum 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, normally in a cognate discipline to the intended specialist subject area for research.

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Subjects

  • Social Sciences
  • Social research
  • MA Social Research
  • Social Science
  • Research Design
  • Quantitative research
  • Qualitative research
  • Beyond Disciplines
  • Integrity
  • Research Ethics
  • Research proposal

Course programme

Modules

Core modules
  • Principles of Research Design
  • Introduction to Quantitative Research
  • Introduction to Qualitative Research
  • Working Beyond Disciplines
  • Research Ethics and Integrity
  • Independent Research Project or Independent Research Proposal
Optional modules
  • Either: Advanced Quantitative Methods or Advanced Qualitative Methods
  • Plus 30 credits from within the subject area of your intended PhD research topic or research specialisation.
Teaching
  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Computer workshops
  • Independent study
  • Individual tutorials
  • Group work
  • Essays
  • Project reports
  • Portfolios
  • Oral presentation
  • Independent research project

Additional information

Overseas Fee (2018 annual fee) : £16,800

Social Research MA

£ 7,000 VAT inc.