MASocial Research
Study location | United Kingdom, Sheffield |
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Type | Master courses, full-time |
Nominal duration | 1 year |
Study language | English |
Awards | MA |
Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Minimum 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, normally in a cognate discipline to intended specialist subject area for research The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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Language requirements | English IELTS: 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component |
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Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. These should be supplied and signed by academic staff at institutions where you have studied previously. They must be presented on the official letter-headed paper of the relevant institution. If you have been out of education for the last two years, you can send one academic reference plus one from your current employer if you wish. CV |
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Overview
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Programme structure
Course content
You’ll get research training in both generic social science and subject-specific areas. You must complete one 30-credit and four 15-credit core modules, two 15-credit optional modules and a 60-credit dissertation.
Core modules
Principles of Research Design
Introduction to Qualitative Research
Introduction to Quantitative Research
Professional Skills for Researchers
Research Ethics and Integrity
Independent Research Project
Optional modules
Either:
Further Quantitative Methods or
Further Qualitative Methods
Plus 45 credits from within the subject area of your intended research topic, which will include a module on interdisciplinary working to address key debates in your field.
Teaching and assessment
Lectures, seminars, computer workshops, independent study, individual tutorials, group work, essays, project reports, portfolios, oral presentation, independent research project.