Social Research Methods (MSc) drafted
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
On our MSc Social Research Methods master's course, you’ll learn how to undertake high-quality research work, process and analyse data, and collaborate effectively in different disciplines. We’ll train you in a range of research methods to prepare you for PhD study. After graduating, you’ll go into your PhD with the confidence and creativity to conduct ground-breaking research in the social sciences.
This UK master’s degree is for students who have gained funding for PhD research from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP).
We’ll train you in a range of research methods to prepare you for PhD study. In addition you’ll gain subject-specific knowledge in one of the areas covered by the
South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership
(a collaboration between the universities of Southampton, Brighton and Portsmouth).After graduating from this course you’ll be able to:
The pathway you’ll take on this master’s course depends on your area of PhD study and where you’ll be based for your PhD.
You’ll only be eligible for this course if you have successfully applied for funding from the SCDTP on its 1+3 training pathway (masters and PhD). Visit
southcoastdtp.ac.uk
for more information.Flexible study
If you prefer, you can apply to study this course as:
Your modules and fees may vary if you choose a different study option.
Course lead
Your course leader is Professor Michael Vlassopoulos, Professor of Economics. He is widely published in areas including racial discrimination, prosocial motivation, charitable giving and online privacy has been published in leading academic journals. Read
Professor Vlassopoulos’s staff profile
to find out more about his work.Program Outline
The full-time course lasts 12 months, from September to September.
You'll study the taught part of the course over 2 semesters, lasting a total of 30 weeks. You’ll then spend 3 months completing your dissertation over the summer months.
The taught part of the course is made up of a combination of compulsory and optional modules. In the week before the first semester starts you’ll meet with your potential PhD supervisors to conduct a training needs analysis. This will inform your choice of modules over the year.
You might also be able to choose subject-specific master’s modules from across all the institutions, based on the requirements of the proposed PhD research and subject to availability.
Want more detail?
See all the modules in the course.
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You’ll need a 2:1 degree in a social sciences or related subject.
Find the
equivalent international qualifications
for your country.Students requiring a visa to study in the UK
In addition to the University’s own English language proficiency requirements, the UK Home Office sets its own minimum standards for applicants requiring a visa to study in the UK. The current requirements are that:
English Language Tests
The University of Southampton accepts the following UKVI Secure English Language Tests:
Secure English Language Tests
must be dated within the two years immediately preceding the programme start date
as set out in any offer letter issued by the University.The University of Southampton also accepts the following English Language Tests:
Tests taken at a centralised test centre/venue:
iBT
(Test of English as a Foreign Language) The University of Southampton does not recognise MyBest scores and will only accept scores taken in one sitting within the 2 years immediately preceding the programme start date. Please note, we currently do not accept the TOEFLiBT
Paper Edition.Tests taken at home:
Non-SELT English Language Tests
must usually be dated within the two years immediately preceding the programme start date
as set out in any offer letter issued by the University.
Notes:
* You must present both certificates for the LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Bands FY, A, B, C, D, E) and the LanguageCert Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Bands F, G, H, I)
The University does not recognise any test not listed above.
