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Social Science Research Methods PG Dip

UCL (University College London)

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Diploma

  • Location

    UCL (University College London)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    10 Months

Course summary

This Postgraduate Diploma is an intensive accelerated programme running over two terms offering training in social science research methods. It provides a pathway to doctoral study including MPhil/PhD programmes and, for suitable candidates, to year two of the EdD programme. It is aimed at professionals working in a wide range of disciplines who have an interest in developing research skills in social science. Students on this programme develop an understanding of research in the social sciences and develop skills and understanding which will give them the confidence to progress to doctoral study, or to apply research skills in their own professional contexts. Students learn how to develop and critically evaluate research questions gain an understanding of social science research methodologies and links between these methodologies and research questions select appropriate social science research methods to explore identified research questions enhance their knowledge of different forms of research proposals and the complexities of funding applications and assess their own suitability for further research degree studies.

Tuition fees

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£ 1,220month

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University information

UCL (University College London)

UCL (University College London)

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    UCL (University College London), Gower Street, London, Camden, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

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UCL has over 20,000 students from outside the UK. Many tutors are world-leading academics in their field.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    18th out of 101 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    156 75%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    87.0 87%

    1st

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.02 75%

    71st

    27

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