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Universities United Kingdom University of Essex Courses MA Sociological Research Methods

MA Sociological Research Methods
at University of Essex

Essex, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 19,740
Country Rank#40
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

Discover how to turn raw data into useful information which can tell us about how people work. You learn how to gain an understanding of society through carrying out case studies, surveys, and observational research.

Our MA Sociological Research provides a strong foundation in doing empirical research, encompassing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. We offer you advanced study of research design and of specific research techniques and their evaluation. In the process you also acquire a critical appreciation of empirical research methodology.

Graduates of this course will understand the connection between theory and empirical methodology, and be able to produce, evaluate and effectively communicate research findings. You explore topics including:

Debates in contemporary social theory
The theory and methods of qualitative interviewing
Quantitative data analysis
Sociological research design

Our Department of Sociology is 2nd in UK for research power in sociology (Times Higher Education research power measure, Research Excellence Framework 2021).

Course Content
We offer a flexible course structure with a mixture of core/compulsory modules, and optional modules chosen from lists.

Our research-led teaching is continually evolving to address the latest challenges and breakthroughs in the field. The course content is therefore reviewed on an annual basis to ensure our courses remain up-to-date so modules listed are subject to change.

Year 1

COMPONENT 01: CORE
- Postgraduate Taught Project and Academic Skills
- Introduction to Quantitative Analysis
- Interviewing and Qualitative Data Analysis
- Topics in Contemporary Social Theory
- Sociological Research Design
Entry Requirement
UK entry requirements

A 2:2 degree, or international equivalent, in a social science or Humanities subject or, another discipline which must include at least two humanities or social science modules which can include the research project/dissertation).

Applications from students with a degree below a 2:2 or equivalent or a non-social sciences degree will be considered dependent on any relevant professional or voluntary experience, previous modules studied and/or personal statement.

International & EU entry requirements

A degree with an overall grade of between 50 to 55% OR 5.3 to 5.8/10 OR 2.12 to 2.32/4 depending on the degree institution .

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, we require IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum component score of 6.0
Fees & Scholarships
Home/UK fee
£9,200

International fee
£19,740

Fees will increase for each academic year of study.
Career Prospect
This course offers invaluable training if you seek future employment in a wide range of social research occupations. You will develop key employability skills including; thinking analytically, research design, essay writing, quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interviewing skills.

You are provided with excellent preparation for further academic study, and many of our postgraduates go on to successful academic careers, both in the UK and overseas.

Others have established careers in non-governmental organisations, local authorities, specialist think tanks, government departments, charities, media production, and market intelligence.

We work with the university’s Employability and Careers Centre to help you find out about further work experience, internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities.

Cost Of Studying At University of Essex

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MA Sociological Research Methods at University of Essex