Sociology and Research Methods MRes

This programme provides extensive training in social research methods and is recognised as postgraduate research training by the Economic & Social Research Council.<br/><br/>**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**<br/><br/><br/>- You will develop your knowledge of sociology, including a critical understanding of social theory and a knowledge of empirical research studies.<br/><br/><br/>- The programme provides an advanced education in sociology, but can also serve as preparation for further sociological research in a PhD, to which many of our students successfully progress.<br/><br/><br/>**PROGRAMME STRUCTURE**<br/><br/>You will take five core courses and one optional course, and complete a dissertation. <br/><br/>**Core Courses**<br/>APPLIED QUALITATIVE METHODS<br/>CURRENT ISSUES IN SOCIAL THEORY<br/>QUALITATIVE METHODS<br/>QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS<br/>RESEARCH DESIGN<br/><br/>**Optional Courses may include:**<br/>A PUBLIC SOCIAL SCIENCE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE.<br/>CLASS AND STRATIFICIATION<br/>GENDER RELATIONS (CONTEMPORARY CRITICAL APPROACHES)<br/>IMPROVING HEALTH AND SOCIETY: PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION<br/>INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL THEORY FOR RESEARCHERS<br/>IMPROVING HEALTH AND SOCIETY: PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION<br/>SEXUALITIES AND SOCIETY