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Social Research Methods - PCert, MSc

University of Kent

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Kent - Canterbury Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    05-OCT-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The Social Research Methods MSc provides essential training for employment where an understanding of social research is important, as well as for further academic research in a social science discipline.This MSc course at Kent exposes students to a wide range of thinking and approaches in social science research presented in a multi-disciplinary context and at an advanced level.The focus of the course is on developing practical skills in data collection, in data analysis and interpretation, and in the presentation of research findings so that students gain insight into the research process from design to the production of new knowledge.More generally students will broaden their understanding of the philosophical, theoretical and ethical issues that matter in research, and will become aware of debates about the relationship between theory and research and between research and policy/practice.

Tuition fees

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£ 19,300per year

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University information

University of Kent

University of Kent

  • University League Table

    62nd

  • Campus address

    University of Kent - Canterbury Campus, Canterbury Campus, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NZ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    44th out of 103 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    106 53%

    58th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    56.0 56%

    63rd

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    2.94 74%

    97th

    35

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