This Masters course provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to carry out robust social research and evaluation.
They’ll learn how to collect, analyse and report qualitative and quantitative data, taking account of ethics, reliability and validity. Students will also critically examine the theoretical foundations that underpin social scientific research and explore the issues with social network research. Finally, they’ll develop an understanding of the relationship between research and policymaking.
This MSc is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as meeting the research training guidelines for undertaking a PhD in Sociology, Social Policy, Social Work or Socio-legal Studies, as well as preparing students for an ESRC-recognised interdisciplinary PhD in Families, Relationships and Demographic Change and Social Care.
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Sciences |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Intakes | Sep |
| Application Fees | GBP 0 |
| Tuition Fees | GBP 17775 |
| Campus | Main |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 78 |
| PTE | 60 |
| Duolingo | Not Accepted |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 70%
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