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Social Science Research Socio Legal Studies MA

University of Nottingham

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 20,000
Country Rank#9
Duration12 Months
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Program Overview

Our Social Science Research (Socio-Legal Studies) MA is aimed at students who want to follow an ESRC-funded pathway onto a PhD or are interested in developing a wide range of social science research techniques.

You will develop the following skills:

Comprehension of the principles of research design and strategy, including understanding how to formulate research questions for empirical investigation
Appreciation of alternative approaches to research
Understanding of a broad range of research methods and the use of appropriate software for their application
Advanced research skills and techniques
Research management techniques, including data management, and conducting and disseminating research
Understanding of the significance of alternative epistemological positions that provide the context for theory construction, research design, and the selection of appropriate analytical techniques
Solid grounding in the basics of probability and a critical understanding of the scientific method and the nature of reflexivity
Application of good ethical practice

Course Content
You will complete 95 credits of core research methods modules, plus 25 credits to be chosen from the school's LLM programme, advanced research training methods modules, or any other modules, subject to approval, and a 60-credit dissertation.

The individual dissertation project provides you with the opportunity for a sustained engagement in the development and refinement of knowledge and understanding through detailed exploration of a specific issue.

Modules

Course structure

Core modules
- Foundations in Qualitative Methods
- Fundamentals of Quantitative Analysis
- Philosophy of Research - Social Science
- Research Design, Practice and Ethics
- Research Methods in Law
- Dissertation
Entry Requirement
Undergraduate degree

2:1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject in the arts, humanities, or social sciences

International and EU equivalents

We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.

IELTS

6.5 (minimum 6.5 for reading and writing and 6.0 for speaking and listening)
Fees & Scholarships
The fees for Social Science Research Socio Legal Studies MA may vary from £20,000 to £30,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.
Career Prospect
This course is particularly suitable if you are interested in pursuing PhD study in the social sciences. It may also be useful if you are looking to pursue a career in a statistical or quantitative discipline, such as analysis or planning roles.

Cost Of Studying At University of Nottingham

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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