MSc Survey Methods for Social Research at University of Essex

The MSc Survey Methods for Social Research prepares students for professional careers in social, academic or market research, covering sampling, questionnaire design, measurement and survey management. It includes a short work placement with a professional research organisation and has ESRC Doctoral Training Centre accreditation.

Department: Sociology and Criminology  |  Duration: 1 year (full-time)  |  Intake: October  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules listed include Introduction to Survey Design and Management, Survey Sampling, Non-Response and Inference, Survey Measurement and Question Design, Introduction to Quantitative Analysis, Modelling Policing, Crime and Society, Postgraduate Taught Project and Academic Skills and the Survey Practicum.

Career pathways

Graduates work in social research occupations in non-governmental organisations, local authorities, think tanks, government departments, charities, media production and market intelligence, or proceed to academic careers.

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