MA/PGDip/PGCert Social Research (Local Government and Public Policy)

On our MA in Social Research degree, you will acquire a general overview of the philosophy of social research, and understand how this informs research design, methods of data collection and analysis.

This course will give you a solid foundation in a broad range of social science research methods as well as basic research skills.

You will develop an ability to use a range of research methods, to communicate research findings effectively and understand the potential use of and impact of your research within and beyond academia.

Careers

Many students go on to do a PhD after completing this MA. Others have followed a career in local authorities, government departments, health authorities, management consultancy, media, the voluntary sector and so on.

Students can also exit with PGDip and PGCert.

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Modules

  • Philosophy of Social Science Research
  • Research Design, Practice and Ethics
  • Fundamentals in Quantitative Research Methods
  • Foundations in Qualitative Research
  • Advanced Training Programme
  • Analysing Hierarchical Panel Data
  • An Approach To Research On Discourse
  • Case Study Research Design
  • Documentary Research In Education
  • Factor Analysis
  • Introduction To Econometric Software
  • Introduction To Time Series Regression
  • Narrative Research
  • Multivariate Linear To Logistic Regression
  • Policy Evalution
  • Questionnaire Design
  • Researching Disability
  • Role Of Thinking: Philosophy Of Social Science Research
  • Visual Research Methods
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    £20,160 Per Year

    International student tuition fee

    1 Year

    Duration

    Sep 2025

    Start Month

    Aug 2025

    Application Deadline

    Upcoming Intakes

    • September 2025
    • September 2026

    Mode of Study

    • Full Time