MSc Research Methods is a research-intensive masters designed for those who wish to continue to PhD and/or are considering embarking on a career in research.
It has a strong focus on developing research skills combined with further study in international development.
The MSc is designed to comply with the research training requirements for two ESRC scholarships as administered by the North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP): the three-year PhD scholarship (commonly termed +3) and the four-year scholarship that covers an eligible one-year ma...
MSc Research Methods is a research-intensive masters designed for those who wish to continue to PhD and/or are considering embarking on a career in research.<br/><br/>It has a strong focus on developing research skills combined with further study in international development.<br/><br/>The MSc is designed to comply with the research training requirements for two ESRC scholarships as administered by the North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP): the three-year PhD scholarship (commonly termed +3) and the four-year scholarship that covers an eligible one-year masters and a three-year PhD (commonly termed 1+3).<br/><br/>The course is ideal if you want to apply for an ESRC scholarship through the NWSSDTP or a School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED) scholarship.<br/><br/>NWSSDTP approved masters must meet the minimum research training requirement expected by the ESRC.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
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Course Code
Unknown
Institution Code
M20
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