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MSc Social Science Research Methods (Sociology)
at University of Bristol

Bristol, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 21,200
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 85

Program Overview

This programme reflects the School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies' expertise in research methods training. It provides comprehensive training in the whole process of research conceptualisation, design and operationalisation.

It is particularly suitable for those seeking a career as a social science researcher or going on to a PhD, including Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)-funded doctoral study. It has been carefully formulated to reflect the training recommended by the ESRC and has been accredited as a research training programme.

The programme delivers a thorough theoretical and practical grounding in the variety of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods available to the social scientist and in the principal methods of analysing data. The programme also covers the philosophies underpinning the research process, ethical considerations and social theory. You will be encouraged to apply your methods training to your substantive research interests.

Course Content
Year 1

SOCIOLOGY PATHWAY

Unit name
- Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences
- Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences
- Philosophy and Research Design in the Social Sciences
- Dissertation
Select at least 20 credit points from the following list:
- Advanced Qualitative Research
- Further Quantitative Methods
Plus 40 credit points from the list of Sociology optional units following:
- Care, Labour and Gender
- Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences
- Philosophy and Research Design in the Social Sciences
- Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences
- Contemporary Identities and Inequalities
- Gender, Family and Migration
- Understanding Social Movements
- From Structuralism to Post-structuralism
- Digital Economy and Society
- Consumption, Environment and Sustainable Development
- Interpreting Gender
- Advanced Qualitative Research
- Further Quantitative Methods
- Sociological Theory and the Concept of Culture
- Care, Labour and Gender
- Advanced Quantitative Research
Entry Requirement
Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree from an accepted Indian university with a minimum of GPA of 6/10 or 60% will be considered for admission to a master's degree (the requirement will depend on your undergraduate university and the programme you have applied for).
Applicants to our Law programmes can be considered with minimum grades of 55-60% from an accepted Indian university.
Applicants who hold a first class master's degree from a prestigious university will be considered for admission to PhD study.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£21200 per year

Career Prospect

Bristol graduates are in high demand and have an excellent record of employment following graduation. Students of our MSc programmes go on to pursue varied and interesting careers.

Many sectors - such as the civil service, NGOs and charity work - require an MSc and some volunteer/internship experience. Graduates from our programmes have gone on to work for Refugee UK, Shelter, Barnardos, Amnesty International, government departments and the European Parliament, among others.

Cost Of Studying At University of Bristol

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc Social Science Research Methods (Sociology) at University of Bristol