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University of Southampton: Social Research Methods with Demography
| Institution | University of Southampton View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology |
| Web | www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| AdmissionsPGT.SS@soton.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 023 8059 4732 |
| Study type | Taught |
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
Summary
Demography is the study of human populations, their size, density, and distribution. Discover how to use social research methods to gather and analyse data to inform strategic decision-making and market research across a range of sectors. From health and social care to local and national government and international organisations.
This course will provide you with a high level of knowledge in social research, with a clear focus on contemporary and theoretical demography and quantitative methods. You'll train in the theory and methods of demography and applied statistical methods, giving you skills in the most current areas of social statistical practice.
You’ll study: - demographic data and how this is collected
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quantitative analysis of population change
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the relationships between population changes and economic and social processes
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applied statistical methodology
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past and current population trends in developing and developed countries
You’ll benefit from the cutting-edge research conducted in our research centres led by professors from our department: - Economic and Social Research Council Centre for Population Change
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Centre for Global Health and Policy
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Economic and Social Research Council National Centre for Research Methods
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You'll need a 2.1 degree in subjects such as populations studies, geography, statistics |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
Demography is the study of human populations, their size, density, and distribution. Discover how to use social research methods to gather and analyse data to inform strategic decision-making and market research across a range of sectors. From health and social care to local and national government and international organisations.
This course will provide you with a high level of knowledge in social research, with a clear focus on contemporary and theoretical demography and quantitative methods. You'll train in the theory and methods of demography and applied statistical methods, giving you skills in the most current areas of social statistical practice.
You’ll study:
-
demographic data and how this is collected
-
quantitative analysis of population change
-
the relationships between population changes and economic and social processes
-
applied statistical methodology
-
past and current population trends in developing and developed countries
You’ll benefit from the cutting-edge research conducted in our research centres led by professors from our department:
-
Economic and Social Research Council Centre for Population Change
-
Centre for Global Health and Policy
-
Economic and Social Research Council National Centre for Research Methods
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You'll need a 2.1 in subjects such as: populations studies |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
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