Social Science Research Methods (Politics) (PgDip) at Cardiff University
Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Tuition Fee £ 18,700
- Country Rank#19
- 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 PgDip 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.
Cost Of Studying At Cardiff University
Interest rates as low as 8.9% *
250K+
Students Assisted
800Cr+
Loan Amount Disbursed
5000+
Loans Sanctioned