Social Research Methods

Entry requirements

You will need a 2:1 undergraduate degree in social science or a related area. Those with non-social science back grounds may also be considered if their experience and references suggest support for this.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This programme is designed to prepare you to successfully undertake postgraduate study at MPhil and PhD level, or to become an independent/career social researcher.

It has Economic and Social Research Council 1+3 Recognition status and has been specifically constructed for you if you intend to undertake professional and/or academic research in sociology, social policy and criminology. It provides an excellent broad-based practical grounding in research techniques. You are introduced to the principles of research design and strategy, as well as qualitative and quantitative data-analysis and presentation. Practical skills are developed through task-based activity.