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MSc Applied Social Research

University of Stirling

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Stirling

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    26-SEP-22, 23-JAN-23

  • Duration

    12 months

Course summary

Overview

This Masters course provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to carry out robust social research and evaluation.

You’ll learn how to collect, analyse and report qualitative and quantitative data, taking account of ethics, reliability and validity. You’ll also critically examine the theoretical foundations that underpin social scientific research. Finally, you’ll develop an understanding of the relationship between research and policymaking.

Our MSc is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as meeting the research training guidelines for undertaking a PhD in Sociology, Social Policy, Social Work or Socio-legal Studies, as well as preparing you for an ESRC-recognised interdisciplinary PhD in Families, Relationships and Demographic Change and Social Care. Students can also exit with PGCert and PGDip awards.

Course objectives

The objective of our MSc Applied Social Research is to provide you with the skills and knowledge required to collect, analyse and report qualitative and quantitative data, taking account of ethics, reliability and validity. Your studies will enable you to:

  • critically examine the theoretical foundations that underpin social scientific research
  • examine issues concerning social research design and the application of techniques of research analysis
  • develop your understanding of the relationship between research and policy, and the meanings of evaluation, its terminology, practice and use

Tuition fees

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£ 17,275per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Stirling

University of Stirling

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    University of Stirling, Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, Scotland

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The University of Stirling's 330-acre campus is conveniently located in the heart of Scotland and offers excellent facilities.
A diverse and welcoming community of staff and students across the university represent more than 120 countries around the world.
The University of Stirling offers a broad range of scholarships and funding opportunities designed to support international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    25th out of 105 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    162 76%

    10th

    3

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    23rd

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.65 73%

    70th

    18

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