MA Interdisciplinary Research Methods at Durham University

This innovative degree allows you to develop interdisciplinary research expertise while focusing on your topics of interest to suit your career or further study goals. The MA in Interdisciplinary Research Methods provides training in a wide range of research methods used to tackle contemporary social phenomena. It is aligned with the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) learning outcomes for the provision of suitable interdisciplinary research methods training.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Social Sciences Faculty Hub  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course offers participatory and interactive approaches to learning, through small group teaching, workshops, seminars and practical sessions. We encourage and support you in your pursuit of personal research interests through an independent research project and flexible, student interest-driven assessments. Compulsory modules include Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Practices across Social Research, Qualitative Methods and Analysis, Quantitative Methods and Analysis, Current Debates in Interdisciplinary Research, Interdisciplinary Methods for Decision Making, Dissertation.

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