Social Research Methods MSc

University of Sussex

Develop wide-ranging and specialist expertise in research methods for social sciences. Prepare for your future studies or follow your own research interests. Why choose this course at Sussex? Do you wish to develop wide-ranging and specialist expertise in research methods? Would you like to better evaluate complex data sources used today across governments, international institutions, non-governmental organizations and the private sector? Are you thinking about going on to study for a doctorate? If so, study this specialist research degree in the social sciences. You’ll deepen your understanding of social research methods to prepare you for further study or a range of career paths. Based in the School of Global Studies at Sussex, this course is ideal if you are seeking ESRC funding. You can also take this course as a stand-alone degree if you wish to apply advanced research methodologies to an area of academic or policy interest without doing a PhD.