MSc Social Research

If you’re interested in practical inquiry and scholarship, this is the course for you. You’ll collect, analyse and interpret social data, gain problem-solving skills, strengthen communication and work with the latest industry software.Designed by industry experts, former students and leading academics, this course looks at social research and real-world issues impacting us all.Our MSc in Social Research is the ideal postgraduate course for keen researchers who are naturally curious, interested in complexity, and ready to apply their practical skills in the real world.Working with passionate lecturers throughout the course, you’ll examine issues across the social sciences, drawing from quantitative and qualitative research methods. The programme uses an inquiry-based approach which encourages critical thinking, teamwork, and independent study in a chosen specialist area within social research.For those looking to pursue further academic research, there’s an opportunity to progress to a PhD using this course as a solid foundation for multi-disciplinary research.

When it comes to applying for this Postgraduate Taught degree, you'll need an Undergraduate degree (or equivalent). For this course, you'll need a 2:2 in any bachelors degree. The programme is designed for graduates from any discipline with a strong interest in the foundations of this subject. If you’re an undergraduate student at Hull, you’re guaranteed a fast-track route to this postgraduate degree, as long as you meet the entry requirements. In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved.