Social Science Research (Socio-Legal Studies)

Overview

You will develop the following skills, and the ability to apply them to practical research contexts:

• Comprehension of the principles of research design and strategy, including an understanding of how to formulate research questions for empirical investigation
• Appreciation of alternative approaches to research
• Understanding of a broad range of research methods (including quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods) and the use of appropriate software for their application
• Advanced research skills and techniques relevant to your field of study
• Research management techniques, including data management, and conducting and disseminating research in a way that is consistent with both professional practice and the normal principles of research ethics
• Understanding of the significance of alternative epistemological positions that provide the context for theory construction, research design, and the selection of appropriate analytical techniques
• Solid grounding in the basics of probability and a critical understanding of the scientific method and the nature of reflexivity
• Application of good ethical practice across the entire research process