Social Research Methods - PCert, MSc
University of Kent
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The Social Research Methods MSc provides essential training for employment where an understanding of social research is important, as well as for further academic research in a social science discipline.This MSc course at Kent exposes students to a wide range of thinking and approaches in social science research presented in a multi-disciplinary context and at an advanced level.The focus of the course is on developing practical skills in data collection, in data analysis and interpretation, and ...Read more

The Social Research Methods MSc provides essential training for employment where an understanding of social research is important, as well as for further academic research in a social science discipline.

This MSc course at Kent exposes students to a wide range of thinking and approaches in social science research presented in a multi-disciplinary context and at an advanced level.

The focus of the course is on developing practical skills in data collection, in data analysis and interpretation, and in the presentation of research findings so that students gain insight into the research process from design to the production of new knowledge.

More generally students will broaden their understanding of the philosophical, theoretical and ethical issues that matter in research, and will become aware of debates about the relationship between theory and research and between research and policy/practice.

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82/101
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29th
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52nd
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Entry requirements

A good honours degree in a relevant subject. In certain circumstances, the School will consider applicants who have not followed a conventional education path and these cases are assessed individually. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

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£10,000 per year

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£19,300 per year

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£19,300 per year

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University of Kent
University of Kent , Canterbury

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Canterbury Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.6 miles away

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