Social Research (Postgraduate Diploma)
Postgraduate
In London
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
Our Postgraduate Diploma in Social Research is an interdisciplinary social science training programme designed to prepare you for further research in the workplace.
The programme covers ontology, epistemology, quantitative and qualitative techniques, and advanced methods masterclasses. It provides a particularly strong environment for theoretically informed, interdisciplinary and socially engaged research.
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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 research
- Social
- Qualitative Social Research
- Theorising Social Research
- Theorising
- Qualitative
- Research
- Social Skills
- Social Theory
Course programme
You take four compulsory modules.
MODULE GROUPS
COMPULSORY MODULES
- Introduction to Quantitative Social Research
- Masterclass in Social Research
- Qualitative Social Research
- Theorising Social Research
- View our timetable.
Additional information
Part-time home students: £2940 pa
Full-time home students: £5880 pa
Part-time international students: £5340 pa
Full-time international students: £10680 pa
Duration
One year full-time or two years part-time
Social Research (Postgraduate Diploma)