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University of Manchester: Social Research Methods and Statistics
| Institution | University of Manchester |
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| Department | School of Social Sciences |
| Web | https://www.manchester.ac.uk |
| pg-soss@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 161 306 5500 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Data skills are invaluable across many fields including the social sciences. Critically producing and analysing statistics can help us to study human behaviour in their social environments. With the overwhelming amount of available information in the modern world, this programme provides a skillset to navigating successfully in various future careers.
Our MSc in Social Research Methods and Statistics provides comprehensive training in the practical application of quantitative methods and software. We’ll teach you to use statistical analysis software such as R, SPSS and Stata to ask and answer crucial questions, like:
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How are societies changing ?
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What is the impact of wealth disparities ?
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Is society becoming more tolerant of diversity?
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How do people cope with financial hardship?
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Social statistics and quantitative data analysis are key tools for understanding society and how government policies affect different groups of people.
Via mandatory course units, you’ll learn key skills such as statistical analysis and modelling, survey design, research design, and more. We focus on a range of important subject areas including social inequalities, population dynamics and survey methodology. You can deepen your own research interests with a choice of elective units.
Our innovative programme is taught by expert academics, both with practical experience of the research fields and a real passion for enhancing your learning experience.
This course is eligible for the 1+3 studentship offered by the Economic and Social Sciences Research Council (ESRC) North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP), offering a unique, fully-funded route into postgraduate research. If your application is successful, you’ll be able to seamlessly transition from master's-level study to a PhD.
Because the MSc is designed with a research focus, a successful completion will support PhD applications from many UK and worldwide funding organisations.
My master’s degree provides a good foundation of statistical and research methods, and I have really enjoyed the course units on more advanced statistical methods.
Emily Buehler / MSc Social Research Methods and Statistics student
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
The MSc in Social Research Methods and Statistics is designed to be accessible to non-statisticians, yet is more focused than many other existing master's courses in social research methods.
The MSc includes training in:
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survey design;
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statistics;
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how to analyse data;
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how to use statistical analysis software such as R, SPSS and Stata.
The MSc modules are taught with an emphasis on hands-on training in the application of methods and software.
Modules include:
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Statistical Foundations;
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Introduction to Statistical Modelling;
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Survey Research;
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Demographic Analysis;
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Social Network Analysis;
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Longitudinal Data Analysis.
You'll need a base level of knowledge in undergraduate research methods, which you will build on throughout the course, to gain comprehensive statistical and analytical skills. A series of pre-sessional training materials are available prior to the MSc start date.
Research activities within the discipline area are both methodological and substantive. We focus on a range of subject areas including social inequalities, population dynamics and survey methodology.
The course is recognised by both the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the North West Doctoral Training Centre, where we receive a large number of Advanced Quantitative methods (AQM) and CASE awards each year.
We develop future social scientists who will have a thorough grounding in research, and are equipped with the tools for collecting and analysing statistical data.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
The MSc in Social Research Methods and Statistics is designed to be accessible to non-statisticians, yet is more focused than many other existing master's courses in social research methods.
The MSc includes training in:
-
survey design;
-
statistics;
-
how to analyse data;
-
how to use statistical analysis software such as R, SPSS and Stata.
The MSc modules are taught with an emphasis on hands-on training in the application of methods and software.
Modules include:
-
Statistical Foundations;
-
Introduction to Statistical Modelling;
-
Survey Research;
-
Demographic Analysis;
-
Social Network Analysis;
-
Longitudinal Data Analysis.
You'll need a base level of knowledge in undergraduate research methods, which you will build on throughout the course, to gain comprehensive statistical and analytical skills. A series of pre-sessional training materials are available prior to the MSc start date.
Research activities within the discipline area are both methodological and substantive. We focus on a range of subject areas including social inequalities, population dynamics and survey methodology.
The course is recognised by both the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the North West Doctoral Training Centre, where we receive a large number of Advanced Quantitative methods (AQM) and CASE awards each year.
We develop future social scientists who will have a thorough grounding in research, and are equipped with the tools for collecting and analysing statistical data.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
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