Interdisciplinary Research Methods MA

The MA in Interdisciplinary Research Methods provides training in a wide range of research methods used to tackle contemporary social phenomena. It is aligned with the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) learning outcomes for the provision of suitable interdisciplinary research methods training.<br/><br/>This course provides the chance to study in one of the leading Research Methods Centre in the UK, with teaching delivered by highly qualified staff with a strong interdisciplinary orientation.<br/><br/>The programme offers participatory and interactive approaches to learning, through small group teaching, workshops, seminars and practical sessions. We encourage and support you in your pursuit of personal research interests through an independent research project and flexible, student interest-driven assessments.<br/><br/>The programme comprises 75 credits of core advanced methods, 45 credits specialised/open methods and a 60 credit dissertation.<br/><br/>**Course Structure**<br/><br/>**Core modules:**<br/>- Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Practices across Social Research<br/><br/><br/>- Qualitative Methods and Analysis<br/><br/><br/>- Quantitative Methods and Analysis<br/><br/><br/>- Current Debates in Interdisciplinarity Research<br/><br/><br/>- Interdisciplinarity Methods for Decision Making<br/><br/><br/>- Dissertation<br/>