Course summary
Whether you are starting your career in social research, are an experienced researcher seeking to enhance your skills or looking to further your academic research career, this course will build on your existing expertise, equipping you with advanced mixed methods research skills, along with the theoretical foundations of social research. You'll gain a versatile range of cutting-edge qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research skills. We will develop your ability to successfully deliver complex research projects from proposal through to the design, implementation and communication of the results. You will learn how to:
- Formulate research questions
- Develop an appropriate research design
- Apply practical quantitative and qualitative research skills including data visualisation and interviewing techniques
- Manage and analyse your data and meaningfully communicate the results to project stakeholders, maximising the chances of your research making a difference
How to apply
International applicants
Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a subject related to your intended specialism.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9850 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9850 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9850 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9850 | Year 1 |
| International | £21400 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN