MSc Social Research Methods with Applied Statistics at University of Southampton

On this MSc Social Research Methods with Applied Statistics degree, you’ll learn how to investigate social issues and gather robust statistical evidence. You’ll develop the knowledge and practical skills you need to carry out both quantitative and qualitative research into social issues. This master’s course in social research methods and statistics will help you develop in-depth knowledge of applied statistical methods and machine learning.

Faculty: Social Sciences  |  Department: Social statistics and demography  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this full-time course you'll study for a full 12 months. You’ll study the taught part of the course from October to June (semesters 1 and 2). This is made up of modules that everyone on the course studies and modules that we’ll ask you to choose from a range of options.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including banking charitable, counselling and voluntary organisations, law firms, local and central government, media companies, marketing and pr firms, the nhs, police and probation services. Careers directly related to the course include actuarial analyst, actuary, data analyst, data scientist, financial risk analyst, investment analyst, market researcher, operational researcher.

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