MSc Social Research

at Birkbeck University of London

Core Modules - 30 Credits Each

• Investigating the Social World

• Masterclass in Social Research

Core Modules - 15 Credits Each

• Advanced Topics in Quantitative Social Research

• Applied Social Data Analysis in R

• Experiments in Social Science

• Introduction to Quantitative Social Research

• Qualitative Research Design

• Qualitative Social Research Methods

MSc Social Research Dissertation

• Social Research Dissertation

At least a second-class honours degree (2:2) in a relevant social science subject and/or relevant work or other (for example, voluntary) experience.
 

Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.
 

On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.

• Full-time home students: £9030 pa

• Full-time international students: £16380 pa

Graduates can pursue career paths in government departments, think tanks, NGOs, the Civil Service and political parties. Possible professions include:

• social researcher

• government social researcher

• human resources officer

• higher education lecturer

• politician’s assistant.