PGDip Social Research Methods and Statistics

The MSc in Social Research Methods and Statistics is designed to be accessible to non-statisticians, yet is more focused than many other existing master's courses in social research methods. You'll need a base level of knowledge in undergraduate research methods which you will build on throughout the course, to gain comprehensive statistical and analytical skills. A series of pre-sessional training materials are available prior to the MSc start date. The MSc has a strong connection with the Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research , reflecting our commitment to interdisciplinary, integrated research. Research activities within the discipline area are both methodological and substantive. We focus on a range of subject areas including social inequalities, population dynamics and survey methodology. The course is recognised by both the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the North West Doctoral Training Centre, where we receive a large number of Advanced Quantitative methods (AQM) and CASE awards each year. The course is available full-time over one year or part-time over two-years, and may be studied as either an MSc or a Postgraduate Diploma.

We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in a humanities related discipline.When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification