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Social Research Methods, MSc at University of Lancashire

University of Lancashire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MSc Social Research Methods builds research skills applicable across social science disciplines, in blended learning at the Preston Campus. It is an ESRC-approved course for 1+3 studentships with the ESRC North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership.

Faculty: School of Law and Policing  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Intake: September 2026; September 2027  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Research Methods, MSc Dissertation, Research in Practice, Research Ethics and Governance, Themes and Perspectives in Social Research, Statistical and Quantitative Analysis in Community Practice, and Designing and Planning Your Research Project: Methods and Methodology.

Career pathways

Research careers inside and outside academia, PhD progression, and practitioner roles in central government, the NHS and community and non-governmental organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 honours degree or equivalent qualifications and experience. English: proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 with no sub-score below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,000 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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