MA Social Research at University of Leeds

Programme overview

This MA teaches students to turn social research questions into workable research designs and to handle quantitative and qualitative data, ethics and funding applications. Optional modules allow specialisation in areas such as disability studies, care, social policy analysis, criminology and programme evaluation.

Department: School of Sociology and Social Policy | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Inequalities: Exploring Causes, Consequences and Interventions (30 credits), Research Strategy and Design (30), Quantitative Research Methods (15) and Qualitative Research Methods (15), plus options and a dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue research careers in academic departments, third sector organisations, private research organisations and governmental agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree with a 2:1 (Hons) or equivalent in a social science or related subject. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component. International application deadline: 30 July 2027; UK application deadline: 10 September 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,400 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total course fee for 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 27,300 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total course fee for 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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