Social Science Research Methods (Psychology) (MSc) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Cardiff University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

25,950 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc Social Science Research Methods will provide you with advanced training in research methods across the full range of the social sciences.


Taught by colleagues in the School of Social Sciences, Cardiff Business School, School of Geography and Planning, School of Psychology, and School of Law and Politics, this programme offers extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary study, the application of social research expertise for occupational career development, and the pursuit of a substantive area of interest at postgraduate level, with the programme meeting the training requirements for ESRC PhD funding.


You’ll be provided with thorough theoretical and practical knowledge of how to construct effective research studies, of the variety of data collection methods available to the social scientist and of the principal methods of analysing social scientific data. You’ll also be introduced to the political and ethical frameworks within which social science research is conducted, and to some of the ways in which the results of social science research are disseminated.


You’ll be able to select methods to specialise in at advanced level, before applying your skills and knowledge in researching and writing a dissertation. 


This degree is an invaluable qualification which will ensure you develop the skills required to build a successful research career across the public, private and third sectors, as well as for further academic study.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc Social Science Research Methods will provide you with advanced training in research methods across the full range of the social sciences.


Taught by colleagues in the School of Social Sciences, Cardiff Business School, School of Geography and Planning, School of Psychology, and School of Law and Politics, this programme offers extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary study, the application of social research expertise for occupational career development, and the pursuit of a substantive area of interest at postgraduate level, with the programme meeting the training requirements for ESRC PhD funding.


You’ll be provided with thorough theoretical and practical knowledge of how to construct effective research studies, of the variety of data collection methods available to the social scientist and of the principal methods of analysing social scientific data. You’ll also be introduced to the political and ethical frameworks within which social science research is conducted, and to some of the ways in which the results of social science research are disseminated.


You’ll be able to select methods to specialise in at advanced level, before applying your skills and knowledge in researching and writing a dissertation. 


This degree is an invaluable qualification which will ensure you develop the skills required to build a successful research career across the public, private and third sectors, as well as for further academic study.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided.

With your online application you will need to provide:
  1. A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject such as criminology, education, human geography, law, management/business, psychology or social policy, or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate or result is pending, please upload any interim transcripts or provisional certificates. 
  2. A copy of your IELTS certificate with an overall score of 6.5 with 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other subskills, or evidence of an accepted equivalent. Please include the date of your expected test if this qualification is pending. If you have alternative acceptable evidence, such as an undergraduate degree studied in the UK, please supply this in place of an IELTS. 
  3. One written academic or professional reference demonstrating your ability to undertake a research-focused postgraduate programme. References should be signed, dated and less than six months old at the time you submit your application.
  4. A personal statement, no longer than 1000 words outlining how your interests and experience align with the course.
  5. A brief research proposal (up to 500 words) that outlines your discipline interests and school alignment from the following list of schools collaborating with the Social Science Research Methods programme: 

  • Law & Politics 
  • Social Sciences (including Criminology) 
  • Geography & Planning 
  • Psychology 
  • Cardiff Business School (PhD route only) 

This proposal will not be used as part of the selection criteria but is critical to ensuring the appropriate school is able to support your research interest when you undertake your dissertation. Please clearly state your preferred school from the list above. This does not need to be more than half a side of A4 typed. 

If you do not have a degree in a relevant area, your application may be considered on the basis of your professional experience. Please provide additional evidence to support your application such as signed and dated employer references or an up-to-date CV.

1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,450 GBP
International
25,950 GBP

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