
Social Research Methods with Applied Statistics (MSc)
Southampton, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 24,200 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
The Department of Social Statistics and Demography at the University of Southampton can offer up to four scholarships of £2,500 each for excellent UK (Home) students, to go towards paying the tuition fees for studying in our postgraduate programmes. To qualify, you need to have a first-class degree in relevant disciplines and strong motivation to study Demography, Applied Statistics, Social Research Methods with Applied Statistics and Global Health at the postgraduate level.
Learn how to investigate social issues and gather statistical evidence on this MSc Social Research Methods with Applied Statistics degree at the University of Southampton. Develop the knowledge and practical skills to conduct both qualitative and quantitative research into social issues. When you graduate you’ll be ready for a career in social research or for continued study at PhD level.
On this UK master’s course, you’ll develop in-depth knowledge of applied statistical methods and learn how to conduct both qualitative and quantitative research.
Quantitative research relies on numerical data to identify large-scale trends. Qualitative research uses techniques such as observation, interviews and open-ended surveys to find out why or how something occurs.
You can tailor this course to your research interests or career plans by choosing from a wide range of optional modules. These cover areas such as:
- Demography and Demographic Methods (Relating to the Structure of Populations)
- Global Health
- Gerontology
- Qualitative and Mixed Research Methods
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Curriculum
On this full-time course you'll study for a full 12 months.
You’ll study the taught part of the course from October to June (semesters 1 and 2). This is made up of modules that everyone on the course studies and modules that we’ll ask you to choose from a range of options.
Assessments will take place during both semesters.
During the final 3 months of the course, from July to September, you’ll research and write your dissertation. You’ll be supported by your tutor throughout this process.
Modules
The modules outlined provide examples of what you can expect to learn in this degree course based on recent academic teaching. As a research-led University, we undertake a continuous review of our course to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
You must study the following modules :
- Advanced Statistical Modelling
- Applied Statistical Modelling
- Key Topics in Social Science: Measurement and Data
- Project/Dissertation
- Qualitative Methods
- Research Communication Skills
- Survey Design and Data Quality
You must also choose from the following modules :
- Critical Issues in Global Health: Concepts and Case Studies
- Demographic Methods 1
- Demographic Methods 2
- Design of Experiments
- Epidemiological Methods
- Evaluation and Monitoring
- Methods and Analysis of Global Health Trends and Differentials
- Mixed Methods
- Perspectives in Gerontology
- Population and Reproductive Health
- Population, Poverty & Policy
- Researching Ageing Societies
- Statistical Genetics
- Survival Models
- Understanding Population Change
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
After graduating from this master’s course, you’ll be ideally placed for a career as a social researcher in government, national and international organisations, or the private sector.
You’ll also be in a great position to continue your studies at PhD level.
Program delivery
The learning activities for this course include the following:
- Lectures and Seminars
- Workshops
- Group Work
- Discussions
- Presentations
- Project Work
- Independent Learning (Studying on Your Own)
Assessment
We’ll assess you through:
- Essays
- Critical Reviews
- Oral Presentations
- Statistical Reports
- Exams
- A Dissertation