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Social Science Research (Criminology, Sociology, Social Policy, Social Work) MA

University of Nottingham

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Course options

4 options available

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University Park - Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

MA Social Sciences Research is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a PhD or research career. There are four pathways:criminologysociologysocial policysocial workYou will take modules that will provide broad social science research training such as:quantitative analysisqualitative methodsresearch design and ethicsAlongside research focused modules, you can choose 60 credits from the relevant pathway. You will also complete a dissertation in your area, supported by a member of academic staff.

Application deadline

24/08/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 25,750per 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 Nottingham

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

  • University League Table

    26th

  • Campus address

    University Park Campus, University Park Campus, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2RD, United Kingdom

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A member of the Russell Group and Universitas 21 international network, Nottingham is a truly global university, welcoming students from over 150 countries.
Nottingham offers a range of prestigious international scholarships for high-achieving students from around the world.
Nottingham is known as one of the UK's top sporting universities. Its students and alumni have won Olympic, World and Commonwealth medals.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Policy

    2nd out of 33 9

    10th out of 75 2

    18th out of 103 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    n/a

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    2nd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    6th

    11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 178
    128 72%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    42nd

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 80%

    40th

    29

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    122 61%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    23rd

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 79%

    31st

    20

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