Social Research

Entry requirements

An upper second class (2:1) honours degree in a relevant social science discipline or overseas equivalent.

All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above.

International applicants will be required to provide evidence of their English language ability, for example by achieving an IELTS score of 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element) or equivalent

Months of entry

September

Course content

Immerse yourself in the social sciences with this interdisciplinary programme, designed to spark curiosity and advance research. Gain hands-on experience in qualitative and quantitative methods, including the analysis and visualisation of ‘big data’. Collaborate with leading academics on real-world projects while developing original research. Whether you intend to use the programme for pursuing a PhD, or a career in social research, this programme equips you with the expertise to make an impact.

Key features:

• Pursue personal research under the supervision of expert, accessible and experienced academic members of staff.
• Collaborate with staff on established ‘real-world’ research projects, for instance by assisting with data collection and analysis.
• Personalise broader study and assessment in line with individual research interests.
• Become immersed in an interdisciplinary learning experience that will enable you to work with students from a variety of subjects and backgrounds.
• Confidently apply a wide range of skills and competencies, including those associated with the bidding and delivery of social research.