Social Research MA
Course Overview - Social Research MA
Prepare for a career in social science research.
This course gives you the ideal platform to showcase your capabilities to future employers and PhD programmes alike – so you can break new ground in the worlds of professional and academic research.
Drawing on expertise from across the social sciences, youll develop highly sought-after research skills to world-class standards. You can tailor your studies to your own interests from the social sciences, and youll complete a dissertation in one of our departments in the Faculty of Social Sciences:
Economics an...
Prepare for a career in social science research. <br/><br/>This course gives you the ideal platform to showcase your capabilities to future employers and PhD programmes alike – so you can break new ground in the worlds of professional and academic research.<br/><br/>Drawing on expertise from across the social sciences, youll develop highly sought-after research skills to world-class standards. You can tailor your studies to your own interests from the social sciences, and youll complete a dissertation in one of our departments in the Faculty of Social Sciences:<br/><br/>Economics and Related Studies<br/>Education<br/>Politics<br/>Sociology<br/>School for Business and Society<br/><br/><strong>Accreditation</strong><br/>The MA is recognised by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), so its ideal if you are seeking ESRC funding for a PhD. This recognition also demonstrates the high quality of the training youll receive.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
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Institution Code
Y50
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £12,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £26,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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