MSc Social Science Research Methods (Management) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Bristol |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 201-250QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

28,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

25 Jul, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme provides comprehensive training in the process of research conceptualisation, design and operationalisation. It has been carefully formulated to reflect the training recommended by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). It is particularly suited for those seeking a career as a social science researcher or planning to go on to a PhD in Management.

The programme delivers a thorough theoretical and practical grounding in the variety of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods available to social scientists 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.

You will be taught by leading academics whose research tackles global societal issues across a range of social science and management-related disciplines.

Our research groups and centres are:
  • Centre for Action Research and Critical Inquiry in Organisations (ARCIO)
  • Sustainable Production, Inclusivity, Consumption and Economy
  • Innovation and Digitalisation
  • Public Services Governance and Management
  • Global Political Economy
  • Work Futures.

A high percentage of our business and management research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021), reflecting its impact on shaping policy and practice.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme provides comprehensive training in the process of research conceptualisation, design and operationalisation. It has been carefully formulated to reflect the training recommended by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). It is particularly suited for those seeking a career as a social science researcher or planning to go on to a PhD in Management.

The programme delivers a thorough theoretical and practical grounding in the variety of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods available to social scientists 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.

You will be taught by leading academics whose research tackles global societal issues across a range of social science and management-related disciplines.

Our research groups and centres are:
  • Centre for Action Research and Critical Inquiry in Organisations (ARCIO)
  • Sustainable Production, Inclusivity, Consumption and Economy
  • Innovation and Digitalisation
  • Public Services Governance and Management
  • Global Political Economy
  • Work Futures.

A high percentage of our business and management research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021), reflecting its impact on shaping policy and practice.

Admission Requirements

67+
95+
3.3+
7+
An upper second-class undergraduate honours degree or international equivalent in Sociology or Research Methods or Business or Management degrees.

25 Jul 2025
1 Year
Sep

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

Tuition fees

Domestic
15,100 GBP
International
28,500 GBP

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