MSc Social Research Methods at London School of Economics and Political Science

Obtain advanced training in social science methods and methodologies. This programme will equip you with theoretical understanding and practical skills in all stages of research in the social sciences – from design to data collection, analysis and interpretation, and critical appreciation as a "consumer" of research. You'll learn both quantitative and qualitative research methods, but you'll have the opportunity to specialise in one of these if you prefer.

Department: Department of Methodology  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: 27 September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory and core courses include Fundamentals of Social Science Research Design, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Almost 50 per cent of the graduates of this programme have entered PhD programmes, or are working in social research in universities or national and local government. Advertising, Marketing, PR, Media, Entertainment, Publishing and Journalism This data is drawn from the latest 2023/24 Graduate Outcomes Survey, conducted by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).

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