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Social Science Research Methods (Educational Studies) (MSc)

Cardiff University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Cathays Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The MSc Social Science Research Methods will provide you with advanced training in research methods across the full range of the social sciences. All course pathways have ESRC recognition and meet the training requirements for ESRC PhD funding. This programme offers extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary study, the application of social research expertise for occupational career development, and the pursuit of substantive area of interest at postgraduate level.You’ll be provided with a thorough theoretical and practical knowledge of how to construct effective research studies, of the variety of data collection methods available to the social scientist and of the principal methods of analysing social scientific data. You’ll also be introduced to the political and ethical frameworks within which social science research is conducted, and to some of the ways in which the results of social science research are disseminated.Research training in Education builds on the internationally recognised research carried out by our academic staff. You’ll benefit from this specialist expertise in education research, as well as from our interdisciplinary profile within the Social Sciences.You will be encouraged to attend and participate in the activities of our Education Research Group, which holds regular programmes of meetings providing opportunities to share ideas and discuss issues in the policy and practice of education-related research.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 25,450per year

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University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    22nd

  • Campus address

    Cardiff University, PO Box 921, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3XQ, Wales

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Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    24th out of 91 2

    21st out of 101 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    136 60%

    27th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    43rd

    24

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    66th

    7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    153 73%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    25th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.97 74%

    83rd

    5

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