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Social Science Research Methods (Environmental Planning) (MSc)
at Cardiff University

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 18,700
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Advanced training in research methods preparing you for PhD study.

Specialised pathways

Choose a pathway that is suited to your key area of interest.

Engage with new research

Participate in the activities of the School's many research groups.

Sustainability and climate change

Optional module offers the opportunity to study planning through the lens of sustainability and climate change.

Independent research

Engage in independent research underpinned by first-class methods training as part of your final dissertation.

The MSc Social Science Research Methods will provide you with advanced training in research methods across the full range of the social sciences. All course pathways have ESRC recognition and meet the training requirements for ESRC PhD funding.

This programme offers extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary study, the application of social research expertise for occupational career development, and the pursuit of substantive area of interest at postgraduate level.

You’ll be provided with a thorough theoretical and practical knowledge of how to construct effective research studies, of the variety of data collection methods available to the social scientist and of the principal methods of analysing social scientific data. You’ll also be introduced to the political and ethical frameworks within which social science research is conducted, and to some of the ways in which the results of social science research are disseminated.

Environmental Planning pathway

Take the opportunity to study an area of Environmental Planning best suited to your personal interests, such as sustainable transport policies, planning for sustainability, or sustainable food systems.

You will benefit from the leading role the School of Geography and Planning plays in academic and policy debates at national and international levels with research-led teaching that inspires students to critically engage with the challenges facing our world. Supervised by experts in the field you’ll be encouraged to explore the seminars and events offered by our diverse Research Groups.

Course Content
This is a one-year full-time programme.

You will be required to complete six 20-credit modules - five core research modules and one specialist pathway module. In all modules you will have the opportunity to engage with literature and research relevant to your pathway.

On successful completion of the taught component, you will prepare a dissertation of a maximum 20,000 words. The 60-credit dissertation component requires independent study. You will choose your dissertation topic in agreement with your supervisor.
Entry Requirement
Academic requirements:

Typically, you will need to have either:
- a 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as social science and cognate disciplines including sociology, politics, critical psychology, education, social policy and social work, criminology, management and business studies, history, area studies, geography, pedagogy, public administration, industrial and employee relations, and law or an equivalent international degree.
- a university-recognised equivalent academic qualification
- or relevant professional experience evidenced by a reference. You will need to provide a reference from your employer to evidence that you currently work in an area relevant to the programme. This should be signed, dated and less than six months old at the time you submit your application.
English Language requirements:

IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or an accepted equivalent.

Application deadline:

The application deadline is 31 August. If you submit an application after this date, we will only consider it if places are still available.

Selection process:
We will review your application and if you meet the entry requirements, we will make you an offer.
Fees & Scholarships
Fees for home status

Tution Fees - £8200
Deposit - £

Fees for overseas status

Tution Fees - £18,700
Deposit-£1,000
Career Prospect
This programme provides knowledge and expertise suitable for careers in research and development, business, market studies, public agencies at international, national and local levels, education, teaching and other public services work, and voluntary organisations.

It also provides appropriate training for proceeding to a PhD.

Cost Of Studying At Cardiff University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Social Science Research Methods (Environmental Planning) (MSc) at Cardiff University