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Social Science Research Methods (Politics) (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.

Informed by current research

We have close links with politics research centres at Cardiff University.

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.

Politics pathway

The Department of Politics and International Relations enjoys strong links with Senedd Cymru – the Welsh Parliament. This pathway is closely involved in the activities of the Welsh Governance Centre, allowing you to participate in regular events and seminars. You’ll also have the opportunity to be taught by experts in British and European policy and politics.

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 at least 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other 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 (Politics) (MSc) at Cardiff University