Overview
The Social Research programme at Birkbeck, University of London covers ontology, epistemology, quantitative and qualitative techniques, and advanced methods masterclasses. It provides a particularly strong environment for theoretically informed, interdisciplinary and socially engaged research.
Careers and Employability
Graduates go into research roles in government departments, think tanks, NGOs, the Civil Service and political parties. Possible professions include social researcher, government social researcher, or human resources officer. This degree may also be useful in becoming a higher education lecturer or politician’s assistant.
Programme Structure
Courses Include:
- Advanced Topics in Quantitative Social Research
- Applied Social Data Analysis in R
- Experiments in Social Science
- Quantitative Social Research
- Qualitative Research Design
- Qualitative Social Research Methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Sociology Educational Research Cognitive Sciences View 551 other Masters in Sociology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in a social science or other relevant subject. Other qualifications may also be considered.
- On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.
- Your personal details
- Your qualifications
- Your work experience
- Your personal statement
- Referees
- Statistical information
- English proficiency
- The application form
Tuition Fee
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International
10920 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10920 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
6020 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6020 GBP per year during 12 months.
- Part-time home students: £3010 pa
- Part-time international students: £5460 pa
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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