Methods of Social Research - PCert, MA

at University of Kent

The MA programme consists of:

• four compulsory one-unit modules (total of 80 credits, 40 ECTS)
• two optional one-unit modules or one two-unit module (total of 40 credits, 20 ECTS)
• and a supervised dissertation (60 credits, 30 ECTS).

The compulsory modules are:

• Qualitative Research
• Quantitative Data Analysis
• Critical Social Research: Truth, Ethics and Power
• Design of Social Research

For the MA also:

Dissertation
The dissertation will be on a topic of your choosing and involves carrying out original empirical research using the research methods covered in modules.

A good honours degree in a relevant subject. In certain circumstances, the School will consider applicants who have not followed a conventional education path and these cases are assessed individually.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. 

International students
Please see our International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information. Due to visa restrictions, students who require a student visa to study cannot study part-time unless undertaking a distance or blended-learning programme with no on-campus provision.

English language entry requirements
For detailed information see our English language requirements web pages. 

Please note that if you are required to meet an English language condition, we offer a number of pre-sessional courses in English for Academic Purposes through Kent International Pathways.

Home full-time
£9300

EU full-time
£13000

International full-time
£17400

Home part-time
£4650

EU part-time
£6500

International part-time
£8700

Building on Kent’s success as the region’s leading institution for student employability, we place considerable emphasis on you gaining specialist knowledge in your chosen subject alongside core transferable skills.

We ensure that you develop the skills and competences that employers are looking for including: research and analysis; policy development and interpretation; independent thought; writing and presentation, as well as time management and leadership skills.

You also become fully involved in the professional research culture of the School. A postgraduate degree in the area of social and public policy is a particularly flexible and valuable qualification that can lead to many exciting opportunities and professions.

Recent graduates have pursued careers in academia, journalism, local and central government, charities and NGOs.