PG Dip Social Research at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

Our postgraduate social research course offers you advanced training in qualitative and quantitative research methods to equip you with the skills to tackle complex social issues.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences | Duration: One year full-time, on campus; Two years part-time, on campus | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course provides you with a wide range of core modules in qualitative and quantitative methods that meet Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) training requirements. Our popular qualitative modules cover a broad variety of approaches that provide you with the necessary skills to plan and conduct independent research. Compulsory modules include a 12,000-15,000-word dissertation due in September (60 credits)..

Career pathways

Graduates can pursue career paths in government departments, think tanks, NGOs, the Civil Service and political parties. Possible professions include: social researcher, government social researcher, human resources officer, higher education lecturer, politician’s assistant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Our standard entry requirements for postgraduate courses are a second-class honours degree (2:2), or equivalent, in a relevant social science subject and/or relevant work or other (for example, voluntary) experience. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,890 a year (2027/28). Part-time home students; One year full-time or two years part-time, on campus, starting in October 2027 Source

International applicants: GBP 7,260 a year (2027/28). Part-time international students; One year full-time or two years part-time, on campus, starting in October 2027 Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: One year full-time, on campus; Two years part-time, on campus

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/postgraduate/applications

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