Social Research Methods MSc
Master
In Dundee
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Dundee (Scotland)
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Duration
12 Months
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Start date
September
Social research methods are a means of providing evidence to examine ideas about society - they are a way of 'knowing'. This course seeks to introduce you to a portfolio of research skills that will help you not only to become a competent researcher but also to expand your employment horizons.
Social research methods are important not just to social scientists wishing to study a particular problem or to test a theory in a way that is be considered rigorous. They are also fundamental tools of value to government, service providers and to business. You will be gain skills in a diverse range of quantitative and qualitative research methods, taught by research active staff in Geography. What makes the University of Dundee distinctive is its emphasis on the application of research to understand and tackle ‘real world’ problems. Throughout the MSc Social Research Methods you will engage with ‘live’ research issues and external organisations. Our students go on to gain employment in government, research organisations and business; some take their studies further, undertaking a PhD.
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About this course
to advance your knowledge and understanding of the nature of research in social science
to enhance your skills in areas that will equip you as a social scientist for employment in a government, business or a public policy environment as well as in an academic context
This course is for students with a completed undergraduate degree looking to develop their knowledge and skills in the area of social research, and who are seeking employment in a range of sectors, or further study for a PhD in Geography or another social science.
You should have, or expect to have, a first degree in geography or a cognate social science such as economics, planning, sociology or social work. Students are expected to have already achieved a good second class honours degree, or an equivalent standard where students have studied abroad
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Subjects
- Government
- Research training
- Social Science
- Theoretical approaches
- Social research
- Qualitative Methods
- Research in Practice
- Social Justice
- Sustainability
- Transformations
Course programme
- Research Training
- Applied Theoretical Approaches in Social Science
- Quantitative Methods in Social Research
- Qualitative Methods in Social Research
Plus students choose two from:
- Research in Practice (work placement)
- Social Inequalities and Social Justice
- Transformations for Sustainability
MSc students also complete a dissertation.
Modules start at the beginning of the academic session in September and are taught by lectures and tutorials, plus independent and group study. Throughout there is an emphasis on student participation and class discussion. A recently introduced module Research in Practice involves students undertaking a work placement with a local organisation which uses social research, for example a local authority or charity.
How you will be assessedThe course is assessed by coursework (essays, practical classes, projects), examination and dissertation.
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Social Research Methods MSc