MSc Social Research Methods and Statistics with Computational Social Science

University of Manchester

Combine insights from the social sciences with data science, to gain an interdisciplinary approach to investigating human behaviour, social systems, and complex social processes. Our MSc Social Research Methods and Statistics with Computational Social Science pathway provides comprehensive training in the practical application of quantitative methods and software. We'll teach you to use statistical analysis software such as R, SPSS and Stata to ask and answer crucial questions, like: How do social network structures bridge economic inequality across urban communities? What social and economic factors predict changes in population growth or migration over time? To what extent can machine learning methods predict societal tolerance toward diversity based on large-scale survey data? Social statistics and quantitative data analysis are key tools for understanding society and how government policies affect different groups of people. We focus on a range of important subject areas including social inequalities, modelling strategies and advanced analysis methods. You can deepen your own research interests with a choice of elective units. Our innovative course is taught by expert academics, both with practical experience of the research fields and a real passion for enhancing your learning experience. This course is eligible for the 1+3 studentship offered by the Economic and Social Sciences Research Council (ESRC) North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP), offering a unique, fully-funded route into postgraduate research. If your application is successful, you'll be able to seamlessly transition from master's-level study to a PhD. Find out more on our 1+3 ESRC NWSSDTP webpage . Which pathway is right for me? Shape your studies around your interests and career goals by choosing from three different pathways. All three courses share a strong foundation in quantitative methods and statistics, with specialist routes offering a deeper focus in their respective areas. We offer the following courses: MSc Social Research Methods and Statistics with Computational Social Science: Go beyond traditional research methods and harness data science techniques to uncover new insights into human behaviour and society. MSc Social Research Methods and Statistics: Learn how to design research, analyse data and generate robust evidence to answer important social and policy questions. Find out more about MSc Social Research Methods and Statistics . MSc Social Research Methods and Statistics with Demography: Understand the forces driving population change and build expertise in demographic analysis, from migration to ageing populations. Find out more about MSc Social Research Methods and Statistics with Demography .