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Course Description

The MSc Applied Social Research responds to an identified need for graduates with an in-depth academic understanding, and applied skills in all aspects of social research. Everything about our MSc Applied Social Research is geared towards helping you grow as a professional researcher, ready for an independent career in business, the charity sector, public administration, academia, or creative industries and media (among others).

The programme has been developed, and will continue, with an Advisory Board of external stakeholders from employers and users of social research. This enables our MSc to develop graduates with the professional skills and attitudes, fit for the contemporary business and academic market needs. It also provides you with access to key stakeholders, to be capitalised on for your professional development. 

Entry Requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above in a related social sciences or humanities subjects (e.g. sociology, psychology, criminology, anthropology, social care, cultural studies, education, journalism, media and history).

We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

Social research graduates typically go into careers in the following sectors:

  • Charities & social enterprises
  • Public administration & institutions
  • Private sector of social research
  • Business of market research
  • Creative industries (incl. media production, journalism, social
  • media content writing, etc.)
  • Social rehabilitation & law-related institutions
  • Start-ups, research & innovation industries
  • Academic research
  • Education & teaching

Module Details

Modules that you will study* as part of this course

* These are indicative only and reflect the course structure in the current academic year. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

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