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MSc

Social Research Methods

Name: Social Research Methods, MSc
Price: £9,000 per year GBP

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

1 year

Start

September 2024

Delivery

In-person

Our MSc Social Research Methods degree will equip you with exceptional research skills. You'll be able to apply these skills across a broad range of social science disciplines.

This postgraduate course will give you the skills you need to conduct and manage your own research. You'll learn to offer a well-informed critique of the sources you encounter in social research. This includes both quantitative and qualitative methods.

You’ll develop an understanding of key issues and debates associated with the production of knowledge about the social world. As you progress, you’ll develop advanced skills in all aspects of the research process. You'll look at conception and design, data collection and analysis, and writing up. You'll also gain an in-depth understanding of the ethical issues that arise at each stage of the research process.

By the end of the course, you can expect to have developed high level analytical skills and advanced written communication skills. You'll also be adept at solving complex problems. The experience will hone your ability to act as an independent and critical thinker.

Our teaching staff lead research in various areas. These include child protection, childhood, gender-based violence, social science methods, prisons, imprisonment, sexual offending, and youth justice. Our reputation has grown over many years. This is because we have an excellent calibre of research staff and a collaborative research style. We are also dedicated to inclusivity.

Our MSc Social Research Methods course is designed to satisfy the ESRC postgraduate training and development guidelines.

Why study with us

Our academic staff are leading researchers in their field. They have expertise and international reputations in many areas of social science research.
We have an enviable regional, national and international reputation for research. This has been established over many years.
We have an inclusive environment. We help students from disadvantaged and diverse backgrounds to enter higher education.

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What you'll do

You’ll be taught by staff who are actively engaged in internationally recognised social research. Their expertise informs their teaching and learning materials.
You’ll become part of, and be guided and supported by, the wider research community within the University’s School of Law and Policing.
Learn through lectures, seminars and practical sessions. These will involve engaging with and drawing on real-life research and research problems. You will also develop and conduct your own research project.

Modules

Compulsory modules

These modules are set and you have to study these as part of your course.

This module introduces you to a range of methods for generating and analysing quantitative data, in order to identify a role for the statistical methods in the identification, description and resolution of practical research problems. An additional aim is to provide you with the opportunity to develop a critical understanding of the philosophy of statistical testing, its technical aspects and deficiencies

Module code: SW4803

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Academic expertise

Dr Emily Cooper

Senior Lecturer

Future careers

On successfully completing the degree you’ll have gained a strong set of transferable skills which you’ll be able to apply in many fields. It provides the natural foundation for a successful career in research, both within and outside of the academic world.

This is an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) approved course for students applying for 1+3 studentships with the ESRC North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership.

Many of our students go on to enjoy successful careers in academia and there are opportunities to progress onto PhD level study. Others become practitioners in areas including:

Central Government
The NHS
Community and non-governmental/not-for-profit sector.

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Fees and funding

2024/25

Full-time£9,000 per year

International

Full-time£16,900 per year

2025/26

Full-time£9,450 per year

International

Full-time£17,900 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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Dependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package. 
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Carers Bursary
If you need extra support because you have unpaid caring responsibilities alongside your studies.
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Sports scholarships
We offer student athletes support and opportunities for their playing careers whilst they study a high-quality degree.
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Alumni Loyalty Discount
UK students with a previous award from us will receive 20% tuition fee discount.
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If you have professional experience and want to pursue further academic study after graduating then you can enrol on one of our professional doctorate programmes or take on a PhD in a related area.

This course is also suitable for those who wish to apply for a funded-scholarship programme from the North West Social Science Doctoral Training Programme (NWSSDTP).

Two alternative exit awards are:

Postgraduate Certificate in Social Research Methods
Postgraduate Diploma in Social Research Methods

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This course is based in the School of Law and Policing

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

You can find regulations and policies relating to student life at the University of Central Lancashire on our student contract page

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