Interdisciplinary Research Methods

Entry requirements

We typically require a 2:1 Bachelor (Honours) degree (or international equivalent), in a relevant Social Sciences discipline.

In lieu of a suitable degree discipline, significant and relevant work experience can be considered.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MA in Interdisciplinary Research Methods provides training in a wide range of research methods used to tackle contemporary social phenomena. It is aligned with The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) learning outcomes for the provision of suitable interdisciplinary research methods training.

The MA in Interdisciplinary Research Methods provides the chance to study in one of the leading Research Methods Centre in the UK, with teaching delivered by highly qualified staff with a strong interdisciplinary orientation.

The programme offers participatory and interactive approaches to learning, through small group teaching, workshops, seminars and practical sessions. We encourage and support you in your pursuit of personal research interests through an independent research project and flexible, student interest-driven assessments.

The programme comprises 75 credits of core advanced methods, 45 credits specialised methods, and a 60 credit dissertation.

Course structure

Year 1 modules

Core modules:

• Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Practices across Social Research
• Qualitative Methods and Analysis
• Quantitative Methods and Analysis
• Current Debates in Interdisciplinary Research
• Interdisciplinary Methods for Decision Making
• Dissertation

Optional modules:

Recent examples of optional modules include:

• Systematic Reviews
• Advanced Ethnographic Research
• Multilevel Modelling
• Advanced Statistics for Psychology and the Behavioural Sciences
• Participatory Action Research
• Analysing Causal Relations
• Experiments in Education
• Computational Social Science

Information for international students

Fees and funding