Full time
1 year
OCT-24
Postgraduate Diploma
Social Research
Taught
COURSE OVERVIEW
Our MSc covers ontology, epistemology, quantitative and qualitative techniques, and advanced methods masterclasses. You also carry out an independent dissertation, putting into practice the methods and theoretical concepts you have been taught. The course provides a particularly strong environment for theoretically informed, interdisciplinary and socially engaged research.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT ON THIS COURSE
MSc: Assessment is through a range of methods, including examinations, long essays, independent project work and a 15,000-word dissertation. The assessment methods have been designed to allow you to demonstrate practical skills, critical thinking and the ability to work independently on a piece of research.
CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY
Graduates can pursue career paths in government departments, think tanks, NGOs, the Civil Service and political parties. Possible professions include:
social researcher
government social researcher
human resources officer
higher education lecturer
politician’s assistant.
For this course (per year)
£7,200
For this course (per year)
£13,220
At least a second-class honours degree (2:2) in a relevant social science subject and/or relevant work or other (for example, voluntary) experience. Other qualifications may also be considered.
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