Social Research Methods with Demography

Entry requirements

You'll need a 2.1 degree in subjects such as populations studies, geography, statistics maths, economics, politics sociology, health science or another social science subject. For more information visit our website

Months of entry

September

Course content

Demography is the study of human populations, their size, density, and distribution. Discover how to use social research methods to gather and analyse data to inform strategic decision-making and market research across a range of sectors. From health and social care to local and national government and international organisations.

This course will provide you with a high level of knowledge in social research, with a clear focus on contemporary and theoretical demography and quantitative methods. You'll train in the theory and methods of demography and applied statistical methods, giving you skills in the most current areas of social statistical practice.

You’ll study:

• demographic data and how this is collected
• quantitative analysis of population change
• the relationships between population changes and economic and social processes
• applied statistical methodology
• past and current population trends in developing and developed countries

You’ll benefit from the cutting-edge research conducted in our research centres led by professors from our department:

• Economic and Social Research Council Centre for Population Change
• Centre for Global Health and Policy
• Economic and Social Research Council National Centre for Research Methods

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Information for international students

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English ability by meeting our Band C requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see our website.

Fees and funding

A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information - https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page