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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
This masters degree combines core modules in research approaches and methods with options modules from the subject specialisms, 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. +3.75 integrated PGCert/PhD studentships are also available (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.
Features and benefits - Approved course - Our MA Social Research degree is accredited by the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC’s) White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership.
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Independent research - Your final assignment is an independent research project, on a topic of your choice.
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Training and development - We’ve designed our course to meet the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) postgraduate training and development requirements.
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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.
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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 | You’ll need to have a 2:2 UK Honours degree, or an alternative postgraduate or professional qualification recognised as being equivalent to a 2:2 UK Honours degree. Other qualifications or experience may be acceptable if you are able to demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills to a UK Honours degree standard. Eligible applicants will be invited to attend an online or in-person interview with the programme lead (or their nominated representative) as part of the admissions process. |
| 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 modules in research methods with options modules 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. +3.75 integrated PGCert/PhD studentships are also available (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
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Independent research - Your final assignment is an independent research project, on a topic of your choice.
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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 |
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