MA in Social Research
Start date: September
Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Programme code: SCST65 (full-time), SCST67 (part-time)
Who should take this course?
The MA in Social Research is aimed at individuals interested in the study of social life and social relations and provides an opportunity to combine the study of research design and methods alongside analyses of contemporary debates in sociology, social policy and social anthropology. It provides all of the training necessary to carry out doctoral research in line with current ESRC Guidelines.
Course outline
The course is built around three complementary strands:
- Generic social science research training
- Subject specific research training
- Specialist study in a substantive area of sociological interest
It culminates in a dissertation project on a topic of individual choice.
Aims and outcomes
The twin aims of the MA are to engage students in advanced level debates in contemporary sociological research and the wider social sciences, and to provide advanced training in social science research methods with an emphasis on their application to sociological research.
The MA in Social Research will equip you with:
- a broad grounding in methods and processes of social science research
- in-depth knowledge of the design, conduct and analysis of sociological inquiry
- hands-on experience of a range of research techniques
- an advanced understanding of debates at the forefront of sociological research
- confidence in designing and implementing research projects
- a wide range of transferable skills
Course contact
Postgraduate Admissions Co-ordinator
Department of Sociological Studies
University of Sheffield
Elmfield, Northumberland Road
Sheffield S10 2TU
Tel: +44 114 222 6403
Fax: + 44 114 276 8125