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MA Social Research

Manchester Metropolitan University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Manchester Metropolitan University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Develop a thorough understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Explore theoretical approaches and the challenges of interdisciplinary research. Focus on a specific research project of your choice. This masters degree combines core units in research methods with options units from a range of subject specialisms, for example, education, childhood and youth and social work. Our MA Social Research degree is accredited by the Economic and Social Research Councils (ESRCs) White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership. Applicants are therefore eligible to apply for 13.5 studentships to fund their MA and subsequent PhD (see wrdtp.ac.uk for details). After completion of the course, students will also be eligible to apply for ESRC 3.5 awards to fund a PhD, through any of the ESRCs 14 Doctoral Training Partnerships across the UK. Its designed for anyone whod like to pursue a career in research, whether youre hoping to go on to PhD study, work as a social researcher in the public or private sector, or are on a career break and interested in exploring social research. Through this course, youll develop the skills to begin your research career and to contribute to wider research communities.

Career prospects

The course is ideal preparation for PhD study, as a route to a research career, either in academia or in other sectors such as government or research consultancies. Alternatively, the course equips students for entry level positions requiring social research skills, in the public, private or third sectors.

Tuition fees

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£ 20,000per year

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University information

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    56th

  • Campus address

    Manchester Metropolitan University, Ormond Building, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 6BX, United Kingdom

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The university welcomes a diverse international student population of more than 5,000 international students from over 120 countries.
Each year, it offers a range of welcome events to help new students settle into university, explore the city, and prepare for their academic studies.
Study in the centre of the global city of Manchester, on a campus with world-class learning spaces, a lively Students’ Union and fantastic social hubs.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    44th out of 101 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    124 60%

    44th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    33rd

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    24th

    7

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