MSc Social Research Methods at University of Kent

Programme overview

This MSc exposes students to a wide range of social science research approaches in a multi-disciplinary context at an advanced level. It develops practical skills in data collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of research findings, and builds understanding of the philosophical, theoretical and ethical issues in research. It is taught at the Canterbury campus.

Department: School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research | Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Critical Social Research: Truth, Ethics and Power, Quantitative Data Analysis, Advanced Data Analysis in the Real World, Design of Social Research, Qualitative Research and a Dissertation, with optional modules such as Geographical Information Systems, Ethnography, Critical Policy Evaluation and Comparative Public Policy.

Career pathways

Graduates have pursued careers in academia, journalism, local and central government, charities and NGOs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2.2 or above in an acceptable subject. A good honours degree in a relevant subject; applicants who have not followed a conventional education path are assessed individually. Students needing a student visa cannot study part-time unless the programme is distance or blended with no on-campus provision. English language (international applicants): high B2 on CEFR, for example IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 67 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country may also satisfy the requirement. All applicants are considered individually and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may be taken into account.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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