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MSc Social Statistics and Social Research

University of Stirling

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Stirling

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    12 months

Course summary

Overview

Social statistics and social research provide policymakers, academics and others with valuable insights into the behaviour of people. This Masters will give you an understanding of social research, with a particular focus on quantitative methods and social statistics.

You’ll learn about social research methods and the theories behind them, while undertaking detailed training on a wide range of statistical methods. You’ll also gain knowledge of statistical software and learn highly sought-after technical skills, including accessing, preparing, analysing and summarising complex quantitative datasets.

Modules cover core and advanced issues of social research design and techniques of statistical analysis. There are specialist modules that address important emerging areas in social statistics, covering data management,big data, and social network analysis. Students also choose one option module in another area of social research, for instance on qualitative data analysis or policy research.

Course objectives

This course is designed to provide you with an in-depth understanding of social research, with a particular focus on social statistics and quantitative methods. It includes orientation material on social research methods as a whole, and detailed training on a wide range of statistical methods, with advanced modules on data management and emerging priority research areas, such as big data and social network analysis. Teaching covers the theories behind the methods and training in using datasets and analysing them with statistical software. You’ll gain a variety of highly marketable skills in the areas of social research and social statistics.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 20,600per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Stirling

University of Stirling

  • University League Table

    53rd

  • Campus address

    University of Stirling, University of Stirling, Stirling, Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Mathematics

    24th out of 65 6

    31st out of 101 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 234
    174 74%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    95.0 95%

    2nd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    53rd

    42

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    192 93%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    47th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.84 71%

    90th

    26

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