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Full time | Streatham Campus | 1 year | 23-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MRes - Master of Research

Subject areas

Social Research

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Overview

  • Gain a broad-based knowledge of the use of research methods in the social sciences
  • You’ll receive core research training in social scientific philosophy and methodology within a contemporary sociology context
  • This programme forms part of the ESRC SWDTP – a hub of world-class social sciences research
  • Our array of optional modules enables you to tailor your degree to your personal research interests and career ambitions

Careers
Employer-valued skills

In addition to the specialist knowledge you will gain during your programme, you will also develop transferrable skills valued by employers such as:

  • Researching, analysing and assessing sources of information
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Managing and interpreting information
  • Developing ideas and arguments

Modules

The purpose of the course is to improve your quantitative skills and to stimulate interest in quantitative methods across humanities and social sciences. A basic understanding of data collection, analysis and interpretation is essential for contemporary research in many disciplines, both to enable researchers to make direct use of these techniques in their own research and for meaningfully engaging with work that uses these approaches. The course prepares you to conduct research on topics that involve quantitative evidence. However, we note that the line between quantitative and qualitative data is often blurred (e.g. nominal categories). This module complements the closely linked modules on research methods training (POLM140 and POLM141) to deliver detailed methodological and technical knowledge of a wide range of quantitative analytical methods used in social science research.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£23,800

Entry requirements

We are looking for graduates with a 2:1 or above in sociology, anthropology, statistics, data or maths. While we normally only accept applicants who meet this criterion, if your first degree is in a different discipline, you have a high 2:2 or equivalent, are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application.