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Cardiff University
Social Science Research Methods (Science and Technology Studies) (MSc)
Cardiff University

Social Science Research Methods (Science and Technology Studies) (MSc)

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Full time | Cathays Park Campus | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Technology Social Sciences

Course Summary

The MSc Social Science Research Methods will provide you with advanced training in research methods across the full range of the social sciences. All course pathways have ESRC recognition and meet the training requirements for ESRC PhD funding.This programme offers extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary study, the application of social research expertise for occupational career development, and the pursuit of substantive area of interest at postgraduate level. You’ll be provided with a thorough theoretical and practical knowledge of how to construct effective research studies, of the variety of data collection methods available to the social scientist and of the principal methods of analysing social scientific data. You’ll also be introduced to the political and ethical frameworks within which social science research is conducted, and to some of the ways in which the results of social science research are disseminated.Science and Technology Studies pathwayThe Science and Technology Studies pathway is suitable for all students with an interest in the social dimensions of science, technology and medicine. We have research expertise in a range of substantive and methodological approaches and can offer supervision and training for students interested in:Sociology of science and technology, including natural sciences, biotechnology, medicine and genomicsNature, distribution and classification of expertisePublic understanding of, and engagement with, science and technologyUse of scientific advice and other forms of expertise in decision-making.

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For this course (per year)

£25,450

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Founded in 1883 Cardiff University, is a world-renowned research institution with more than 140 years of educational heritage. It is the only Welsh member of the Russell Group, and has superb academic credentials ranking 27th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025). As a research-intensive institution, 90% of Cardiff’s submitted work was rated as world‑leading or internationally excellent, in the most recent Research Excellence Framework...more

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