Social Research Methods with Data Science MSc is designed to cover cutting-edge research methods, with a focus on data science, used in collating evidence for the analysis, critique and evaluation of substantive issues in the social sciences, such as social justice, health disparities, migration, crime, gender, political identity. It can be studied on campus or online, allowing you to engage with the programme from anywhere in the world.

About this degree

Students in this degree will learn data science in-depth and can choose either this as their speciality or a mixed methods approach to their curriculum, including qualitative methods and evidence synthesis. They are encouraged to apply their understanding of methodology to critique existing research, design their own research, carry out their own analysis and communicate clearly with academic specialists and non-specialists. All students gain hands-on experience in a range of methodologies used to study issues of interest in the real world.

The programme is available full-time (one year), part-time (two years) or via flexible/modular study (taking a maximum of five years to complete).