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Social Research Methods - PCert, MSc
University of Kent

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Qualification

MSc - Master of Science

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Location

University of Kent - Canterbury Campus

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Study mode

Part Time

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Start date

Oct 2026

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Duration

2 Year

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The Social Research Methods MSc provides essential training for employment where an understanding of social research is important, as well as for further academic research in a social science discipline.This MSc course at Kent exposes students to a wide range of thinking and approaches in social science research presented in a multi-disciplinary context and at an advanced level.The focus of the course is on developing practical skills in data collection, in data analysis and interpretation, and in the presentation of research findings so that students gain insight into the research process from design to the production of new knowledge.More generally students will broaden their understanding of the philosophical, theoretical and ethical issues that matter in research, and will become aware of debates about the relationship between theory and research and between research and policy/practice.

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Complete University Guide ranking
49th
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Complete University Guide Sociology ranking
29th
Tuition fees
Student living
£10,000 per year
Students from Domestic

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CUG ranking 49th
University of Kent
Canterbury CampusCanterburyCT2 7NZUnited Kingdom