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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
University of Sheffield
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
On this course you'll become well-versed in the theoretical concepts in social research. Choose from a wide range of modules that reflect your interests, and apply your qualitative and quantitative skills to your field of research. Our graduates go on to PhD research or careers that demand world-class research skills.
Course description
This course will help you to become proficient in theoretical concepts in social research and will provide you with the practical skills to undertake higher level research across the full range of social sciences.
You’ll develop highly sought-after qualitative and quantitative research skills through our hands-on teaching methods. You can tailor the course to your interests by selecting from a wide range of modules – from all the departments in social sciences – that will expose you to the latest debates within your field of research.
The programme has been specifically developed to meet the ESRC postgraduate training and development guidelines. Students completing the MA Social Research can advance to PhD-level study within their chosen field in the social sciences, or find employment within roles that require high-level research skills.
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University information
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University League Table
28th
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Campus address
University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, England
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Subject ranking
12th out of 102 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 212145 73%18th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10078 78%6th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.87 77%81st
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