MA Social Research Methods at Durham University

Offering the option to focus on research approaches used in the field of social policy, criminology and sociology, Social Research Methods has the capacity to make a real difference in society. The MA in Social Research Methods has been designed to provide a broad-based practical grounding in research methods training across the social sciences with a specific focus on the research practices of a chosen field. You can choose to focus on Social Policy, Criminology or Sociology.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Sociology  |  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

You will look at the conceptual and practical underpinnings and implications of research, exploring a range of research techniques and the rationale behind them. The MA Social Research Methods will enable you to develop essential skills in both quantitative and qualitative work and to apply those skills to social research in your chosen field. Some combinations of modules (subject to availability) offer recognised training as part of the Northern Ireland and North East Doctoral Training Partnership. Compulsory modules include Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Practices across Social Research, Quantitative Methods and Analysis, Computational Social Science, Qualitative Methods and Analysis, Dissertation.

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