Social Research MA
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 499
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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The total service fee for this program after discount:
€ 399
ABOUT
Sheffield Methods Institute, Faculty of Social Sciences
Course description
This course will help you to become proficient in theoretical concepts in social research and will provide you with the practical skills to undertake higher level research across the full range of social sciences.
You’ll develop highly sought-after qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods research skills through our hands-on teaching methods. You can tailor the course to your interests by selecting from a wide range of modules – from all the departments in social sciences – that will expose you to the latest debates within your field of research.
The programme has been specifically developed to meet the ESRC postgraduate training and development guidelines. Students completing the MA Social Research can advance to PhD-level study within their chosen field in the social sciences, or find employment within roles that require high-level research skills.
Modules
A selection of modules are available each year – some examples are below. There may be changes before you start your course.
There is the option to take the course as a part-time route over two years, with students choosing 90 credits in each year, completing 180 credits over the two year period.
Core modules
- Principles of Research Design I
- Introduction to Qualitative Research
- Introduction to Quantitative Research
- Principles of Research Design II
- Working Beyond Disciplines
- Research Ethics and Integrity
You will also take one or both of the following courses in your second semester, amounting to 15 or 30 credits.
Advanced modules:
- Advanced Qualitative Methods
- Advanced Quantitative Methods for Social Research
The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it’s up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we’ll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption. We are no longer offering unrestricted module choice. If your course included unrestricted modules, your department will provide a list of modules from their own and other subject areas that you can choose from.
Duration
- 1 year full-time
- 2 years part-time
Teaching
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Computer workshops
- Independent study
- Individual tutorials
By introducing students to interdisciplinary research practice and the research challenges within their specific academic subject, the MA Social Research provides the strongest possible foundation for PhD study or a career in research across the full range of social science disciplines.
Dr Will Mason,
Director, MA Social Research
Assessment
- Group work
- Essays
- Project reports
- Portfolios
- Oral presentation
- Independent research project
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, normally in a discipline related to your intended specialism.
Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.
Fees and funding
- Home (2022 annual fee) : £9,300
- Overseas (2022 annual fee) : £20,400
The fee listed is for the advertised mode of study. If you’re studying for an alternative qualification or via a different mode of study (eg full-time, part-time) then the fee could be different. Due to inflation, the fee for Home students could also increase after your first year of study.
key dates
September start
Monday 29 August 2022 |
Last date to request a deferral to September 2023 entry. You can request a deferral via your online application. We’re not able to consider deferral requests for applications to courses using our staged admissions process. |
Friday 9 September 2022 (17:00 British Summer Time) |
Applications close for September 2022 entry |
Monday 17 October 2022 |
Last date to register for most courses |
FREE VISA SERVICE
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Expenses (GBP)
20400
Application Fee
0
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
80
accommodation
The international undergraduate and postgraduate students at this university can use different types of accommodation options and live in a safe and vibrant environment to focus entirely on their studies and get the best result, also the students can use the cafes and bars gyms, and other living facilities, on the other hand, they can have an accommodation tour and Sheffield city tour to become familiar with their living environment and make the most suitable decision, as we said, this university offers various accommodation options with different fees like £6,782.58 to £10,210.62 for a rental place in the city for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and they can choose to have a private or shared room.
After Graduation
The international students can work up to 20 hours in part-time jobs in the UK, however, they must refer to their visa to see whether they have study and work permits or not, we recommend you to focus only on your education to get the best results and be able to find the most suitable jobs in the UK or the global market right after graduation, on the other hand, if the international applicants need extra financial help to pay for their tuition fee, living, and study expenses, they can find part-time jobs under some conditions, also if the students find related jobs to their educational fields (with the help of the university), they will obtain more real experience and skills aside from the theoretical knowledge that they acquire during their study period.