Taught course
Social Research Methods
Entry requirements
For entry requirements, please visit the MSc Social Research Methods course page.
Months of entry
September
Course content
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.
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 is approved by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
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.
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.
Fees and funding
For fees and funding, please visit the MSc Social Research Methods course page.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries
- cenquiries@uclan.ac.uk
- Phone
- 01772 892400