MSc Social Research and Policy

MSc Applied Social Research will help you to develop: • A critical awareness of the economic, socio-cultural and political contexts that influence social research • An ability to find and use reliable data for informed discussions of issues • Capacities for critical evaluation and assessment of evidence, impact and outcomes including identifying the trustworthiness, validity, authenticity, & reliability of research claims of claims. • Understandings of the real-life implications of social research designs and & qualitative & quantitative methodologies in addressing complex social issues. • An ability to apply social research principles & skills in real-life settings, working both independently & collaboratively, to deliver ethically & academically robust research projects. The course includes the option of a dedicated work placement module and associated dissertation. Students not requiring this kind of work placement can choose to undertake a more substantial investigative research dissertation project, on a topic of relevance to them.

This may indeed be based on extant or prior employment, but does not depend on a formal work placement module commitment. Typical entry point to this course is in September. Please enquire for more information.