12 monthsProgramme duration
23,500 GBPTuition Fee/year
01 Aug, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Statistics and Operational Research
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Do you wish to develop wide-ranging and specialist expertise in research methods? Would you like to better evaluate complex data sources used today across governments, international institutions, non-governmental organizations and the private sector? Are you thinking about going on to study for a doctorate?
If so, study this specialist research degree in the social sciences. You'll deepen your understanding of social research methods to prepare you for further study or a range of career paths.
Based in the School of Global Studies at Sussex, this course is ideal if you are seeking ESRC funding. You can also take this course as a stand-alone degree if you wish to apply advanced research methodologies to an area of academic or policy interest without doing a PhD.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Statistics and Operational Research
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Do you wish to develop wide-ranging and specialist expertise in research methods? Would you like to better evaluate complex data sources used today across governments, international institutions, non-governmental organizations and the private sector? Are you thinking about going on to study for a doctorate?
If so, study this specialist research degree in the social sciences. You'll deepen your understanding of social research methods to prepare you for further study or a range of career paths.
Based in the School of Global Studies at Sussex, this course is ideal if you are seeking ESRC funding. You can also take this course as a stand-alone degree if you wish to apply advanced research methodologies to an area of academic or policy interest without doing a PhD.
Admission Requirements
- Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.
- Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject, but you may still be considered for the course if your qualification is in a different subject area. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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