Social Policy (Research Methods) MSc

Why this course?

The course offers you the opportunity to improve your knowledge and understanding of the factors which shape social needs and the ways in which different societies have responded to these. This will enhance your research skills and enable you to undertake an independent research project on a topic of your choice.

The research training on this MSc has been approved by the ESRC (via the

Who's it for?

The research methods course is aimed at the following groups:

students who have studied social policy at undergraduate level and who now wish to build on the foundations they have already laid before entering employment or embarking on further study

graduates of other disciplines who wish to improve their knowledge and understanding of social & welfare issues whilst also enhancing their research skills

those already in employment who wish to update their existing knowledge and skills before moving onto the next stage of their careers

anyone considering applying to undertake a PhD, including those planning to apply for +3 funding from the

Study with us

expand your knowledge of contemporary issues facing social welfare and wellbeing and how social policy responds to them

develop knowledge and research skills highly valued by public, third and private sector employers

acquire ESRC approved postgraduate research training, vital for further study at PhD level

offers students the opportunity to develop and extend their knowledge and understanding of key social policy issues together with advanced training in research methods

Social Policy graduates are employed in a wide range of occupations, including:

business

research and administrative professions

welfare and housing associated professions

caring and personal service occupations

protective services

The course has been designed to enable you to update and extend your knowledge of a wide range of social and welfare issues while also developing your practical research skills.

It will be particularly well-suited to individuals who wish to develop their methodological expertise in order to undertake research within the social and welfare services or to pursue opportunities for further postgraduate study.

Students need a first or second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in Social Policy or a related discipline.