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Social Research Methods with Demography (MSc)
University of Southampton

Social Research Methods with Demography (MSc)

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Full time | Highfield Campus | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Social Research Demography

Course Summary

Demography is the study of human populations, their size, density and distribution. Discover how to gather and analyse demographic data and population change on our MSc Demography degree. You’ll explore historical and current population trends in developing and developed countries and the social and economic impact of demographic change.Graduate with the quantitative analysis skills to support social policy-making across a range of sectors.Understanding demographic change helps strategic decision-making across a range of sectors. From health and social care to local and national government and international organisations. It’s also an important way to inform market research.

Modules

Advanced Statistical Modelling - Core
This is a postgraduate advanced module on statistical modelling with an emphasis on how to apply different methods to real world problems. In particular, approaches to handle hierarchical data structure (i.e. multi-level data) are the main focus of the module. Theory is introduced to ensure understanding, and real cases study are presented to learn how to apply the theory and overcome the challenges of real data. Statistical software is used to perform statistical analysis.
Applied Statistical Modelling - Core
Demographic Methods 1 - Core
Demographic Methods 2 - Core
Project/Dissertation - Core
Qualitative Methods - Core
Research Communication Skills - Core
Survey Design and Data Quality - Core
Understanding Population Change - Core
Complex Survey Data Analysis - Optional
Critical Issues in Global Health: Concepts and Case Studies - Optional
Key Topics in Social Science: Measurement and Data - Optional
Methods and Analysis of Global Health Trends and Differentials - Optional
Mixed Methods - Optional
Perspectives in Gerontology - Optional
Population and Reproductive Health - Optional
Population, Poverty & Policy - Optional
Qualitative Methods - Optional
Researching Ageing Societies - Optional

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,250

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£24,200

Entry requirements

You must have a 2.1 degree in a relevant subject such as population studies, geography, statistics, mathematics, economics, politics, sociology, health science, or another social science discipline.

University information

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