University of Hull · Full-time
MSc Social Research
Our MSc in Social Research is the ideal postgraduate course for keen researchers who are naturally curious, interested in complexity, and ready to apply their practical skills in the real world. Working with passionate lecturers throughout the course, you’ll e…
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Faculty of Arts, Cultures and Education · Social sciences
Our MSc in Social Research is the ideal postgraduate course for keen researchers who are naturally curious, interested in complexity, and ready to apply their practical skills in the real world. Working with passionate lecturers throughout the course, you’ll examine issues across the social sciences drawing from quantitative and qualitative research methods. The programme uses an inquiry-based approach which encourages critical thinking, teamwork, and independent study in a chosen specialist area within social research. For those looking to pursue further academic research, there’s an opportunity to progress to a PhD using this course as a solid foundation for multi-disciplinary research.
Getting in
As the university states it
The programme is open to applicants with at least 2:2 Bachelor Honours degree (or equivalent) in any discipline. Applicants with relevant and extensive work experience from, local authorities or the NHS for instance, are encouraged to apply even if they have not been to university. Evidence of vocational qualifications, training, written reports and letters of endorsement from line managers should be submitted. These candidates will be required to write a short essay. In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group, if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved. In addition, existing undergraduate students at the University of Hull have a guaranteed ‘Fast Track’ route to any postgraduate programme, subject to meeting the entry criteria.
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