Social Research postgraduate degrees in South East England

6 universities offer 20 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate social research degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Southampton

2 social-research courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 16th
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WUSCA ranking: 64th
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I like the different activities offered for students and the extra support regarding mental health during exam period, for example the stands in the library with fun arts and crafts. I feel like I would like more spaces inside to spend with my friends outside of studying. During bad weather, Plant Pot and other similar spaces get too full.

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Year 1
  • Advanced Statistical Modelling
  • Applied Statistical Modelling
  • Demographic Methods 1
  • Demographic Methods 2
  • Project/Dissertation
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Year 1
  • Advanced Statistical Modelling
  • Applied Statistical Modelling
  • Critical Issues in Global Health: Concepts and Case Studies
  • Demographic Methods 1
  • Demographic Methods 2
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Birkbeck, University of London

8 social-research courses LONDON
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All staff in university is eager to help you with any kind of questions or problems. At lectures teachers are really engaging and supportive. You never notice how quick time flies during lectures. Especially, before any assignments you are given every detail about it, so you are well prepared and not scared at all. Birkbeck suggests a lot of opportunities for busy social life, where you can meet lots of enthusiastic people, and opportunities for future career such as additional workshops, professional guests, etc. I love being a part of this community!

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Social Research MSc
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Year 1
  • Intermediate Quantitative Social Research
  • Introduction to Quantitative Social Research
  • Masterclass in Social Research
  • Qualitative Social Research
  • Social Research Dissertation
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Social Research PG Dip
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Year 1
  • Introduction to Quantitative Social Research
  • Masterclass in Social Research
  • Qualitative Social Research
  • Theorising Social Research
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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

3 social-research courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 3rd
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Really great university. LSE has such a vibrant international atmosphere, and it’s location in the center of London gives you so many options! Something that stands out about LSE are the incredible opportunities given to students to attend all sorts of conferences and events that are so useful in your growth as an academic and professional. The community at LSE is so unique, it is so diverse and supportive. I recommend LSE very highly to anyone considering.

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Year 1
  • Department of Methodology Seminar
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MSc Social Research Methods
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Year 1
  • Dissertation
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Quantitative Research Methods
  • Research Design
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University of Kent

1 social-research courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 40th
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The people I have met here are so amazing, I feel very safe and comfortable. Testament support are always finding new ways to improve and are continuously raising awareness on what they have on offer and how they are abkd to support every individual

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Modules
Year 1
  • SOCI8170 - Qualitative Research
  • SOCI8190 - Quantitative Data Analysis
  • SOCI8320 - Critical Social Research: Truth, Ethics and Power
  • SOCI8330 - Design of Social research
  • SOCI9981 - Preparing Your Dissertation
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UCL (University College London)

5 social-research courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 18th
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Best is the people and the quality of the education, worst has to deal with who runs UCL, administration has quite a few dirtbags. Facilitates aren't the greatest. I prefer more of a traditional campus feel and prefer KCL and LSE campus. Still considering coming back to UCL to apply for a LLM, alongside the other London unis, and maybe throw my shot at oxbridge.

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Social Research MRes
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Year 1
  • Advanced Research Theory and Practice
  • Analysing Research Data
  • Understanding Research Practice
  • Undertaking and Disseminating Research
  • Dissertation
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  • Current Issues in Attitude Research
  • Generic Research Skills (statistics)
  • Social Cognition, Affect, and Motivation
  • Social Cognition: Research Methods
  • Social Neuroscience
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Goldsmiths, University of London

1 social-research courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 80th
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I’m a mature student doing the BMus Music part-time at Goldsmiths. I’ve just come to the end of the full-time first year (which has taken me two years). Headline is I’d really recommend this course – it was definitely a good decision to apply. Over the first year I’ve done 5 year-long modules and coming to the end I reckon they have given me a really solid foundation as a musician in terms of my ability to play, write, analyse and think about music.

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MSc Social Research
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Year 1
  • Dissertation
  • Methodology Now
  • Modelling Social Data I
  • Modelling Social Data II
  • Qualitative Analysis and Writing
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