Program Overview

MSc Social Research Methods and Statistics

Overview

The MSc Social Research Methods and Statistics is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time program that provides thorough training in advanced quantitative methods within an applied social science framework. Students will learn methods of data analysis, including advanced statistics for complex data, and study a skills-based course with practical training that is highly regarded for future employment within government, the private and voluntary sectors, and academia.

Entry Requirements

• We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline.
• When assessing your academic record, we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved, and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

Application and Selection

• Apply online
• Full entry requirements can be found on the university's website

Course Details

• Duration: 1 year (full-time), 2 years (part-time)
• Degree awarded: Master of Science (MSc)
• Course options:
  • MSc (full-time)
  • MSc (part-time)
  • PGDip (full-time)
  • PGDip (part-time)

Careers

• The program is highly regarded for future employment within government, the private and voluntary sectors, and academia.

Fees

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
  • MSc (full-time)
    • UK students (per annum): £15,000
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £31,000
  • MSc (part-time)
    • UK students (per annum): £7,500
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £15,500
  • PGDip (full-time)
    • UK students (per annum): £10,000
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £20,667
  • PGDip (part-time)
    • UK students (per annum): £5,000
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £10,334

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• For information on available funding, please see fees and funding or search the University's postgraduate funding database.
• Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Plan (CSFP) General Scholarship

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