Social Research MA
University of Sheffield
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On this course youll become well-versed in the theoretical concepts in social research. Choose from a wide range of modules that reflect your interests, and apply your qualitative and quantitative skills to your field of research. Our graduates go on to PhD research or careers that demand world-class research skills. Whether you are starting your career in social research, are an experienced researcher seeking to enhance your skills or looking to further your academic research career, this ...Read more

On this course you'll become well-versed in the theoretical concepts in social research. Choose from a wide range of modules that reflect your interests, and apply your qualitative and quantitative skills to your field of research. Our graduates go on to PhD research or careers that demand world-class research skills. Whether you are starting your career in social research, are an experienced researcher seeking to enhance your skills or looking to further your academic research career, this course will build on your existing expertise, equipping you with advanced mixed methods research skills, along with the theoretical foundations of social research. You'll gain a versatile range of cutting-edge qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research skills. We will develop your ability to successfully deliver complex research projects from proposal through to the design, implementation and communication of the results. You will learn how to: Formulate research questions, Develop an appropriate research design Apply practical quantitative and qualitative research skills including data visualisation and interviewing techniques Manage and analyse your data and meaningfully communicate the results to project stakeholders, maximising the chances of your research making a difference.

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stacey
14 Feb 25

Getting to the university as a commuter from outside the city can be a bit difficult as my only options are expensive tram or 2 buses. But the facilities are great, the support is..Read more

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27 Feb 24

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Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in any subject.

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£10,920 per year

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£24,950 per year

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£26,320 per year

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Accommodation Cratcliffe Apartments (En-suite) - £8,211.42 for 42 Weeks

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stacey
14 Feb 25
Social Research MA
Getting to the university as a commuter from outside the city can be a bit difficult as my only options are expensive tram or 2 buses. But the facilities are great, the support is...
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O
Oluwakemi
27 Feb 24
Social Research MA
Great to experience...
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University of Sheffield
Western Bank Sheffield South Yorkshire S10 2TN United Kingdom
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