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Manchester Metropolitan University: Social Research
Institution | Manchester Metropolitan University View institution profile |
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Department | Childhood, Youth and Education Studies |
Web | www.mmu.ac.uk/international |
Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
**Overview**
Develop a thorough understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Explore theoretical approaches and the challenges of interdisciplinary research. Focus on a specific research project of your choice.
This masters degree combines core units in research methods with options units from a range of subject specialisms, for example, education, childhood and youth and social work.
Our MA Social Research degree is accredited by the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC’s) White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership. Applicants are therefore eligible to apply for 1+3.5 studentships to fund their MA and subsequent PhD (see wrdtp.ac.uk for details). After completion of the course, students will also be eligible to apply for ESRC +3.5 awards to fund a PhD, through any of the ESRC’s 14 Doctoral Training Partnerships across the UK.
It’s designed for anyone who’d like to pursue a career in research, whether you’re hoping to go on to PhD study, work as a social researcher in the public or private sector, or are on a career break and interested in exploring social research.
Through this course, you’ll develop the skills to begin your research career and to contribute to wider research communities.
**Features and benefits**
- **Independent research** - Your final assignment is an independent research project, on a topic of your choice.
- **Collaboration** - We deliver this course in collaboration with the White Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP), which provides access to funding for UK students.
- **Training and development** - We’ve designed our course to meet the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) postgraduate training and development requirements.
- **Thriving research community** - You’ll be taught by research-active staff with expertise in different disciplines, across the Faculty of Health and Education and the Department of Sociology.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Please see our website for information on entry requirements. |
Location | Main Site Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH |
Summary
**Overview**
Develop a thorough understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Explore theoretical approaches and the challenges of interdisciplinary research. Focus on a specific research project of your choice.
This masters degree combines core units in research methods with option units across education, childhood and youth, social policy and social work. You’ll gain a broad understanding of social science thinking and practices.
Our MA Social Research degree is accredited by the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC’s) White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership. UK applicants are therefore eligible to apply for 1+3 studentships to fund their MA and subsequent PhD (see wrdtp.ac.uk for details). After completion of the course, UK students will also be eligible to apply for ESRC +3 awards to fund a PhD, through any of the ESRC’s 14 Doctoral Training Partnerships across the UK.
EU applicants are normally eligible for a fees only award, unless they have been resident in the UK for 3 years immediately preceding the date of the award.
It’s designed for anyone who’d like to pursue a career in research, whether you’re hoping to go on to PhD study, work as a social researcher in the public or private sector, or are on a career break and interested in exploring social research.
Through this course, you’ll develop the skills to begin your research career and to contribute to wider research communities.
**Features and benefits**
- **Independent research** - Your final assignment is an independent research project, on a topic of your choice.
- **Collaboration** - We deliver this course in collaboration with the White Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP), which provides access to funding for UK students.
- **Training and development** - We’ve designed our course to meet the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) postgraduate training and development requirements.
- **Thriving research community** - You’ll be taught by research-active staff with expertise in different disciplines, across the Faculty of Health and Education and the Department of Sociology.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Please see our website for information on entry requirements. |
Location | Main Site Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH |
Manchester Metropolitan University (Manchester Met) is a historic and internationally recognised institution that dates back to 1824. Known for the quality of its teaching, it is also ranked as one of the top 60 universities in the UK*.
The University, which is located in the heart of Manchester’s city centre, is home to a diverse community of more than 4,000 international students from over 100 countries. International students are offered comprehensive support throughout their journey at Manchester Met, including advice on employability skills, careers, accommodation, and immigration.
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