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Overview
The Social Research degree from Manchester Metropolitan University is accredited by the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC’s) White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership. UK applicants are therefore eligible to apply for 1+3 studentships to fund their MA and subsequent PhD (see wrdtp.ac.uk for details). After completion of the course, UK students will also be eligible to apply for ESRC +3 awards to fund a PhD, through any of the ESRC’s 14 Doctoral Training Partnerships across the UK.
EU applicants are normally eligible for a fees only award, unless they have been resident in the UK for 3 years immediately preceding the date of the award.
It’s designed for anyone who’d like to pursue a career in research, whether you’re 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, you’ll develop the skills to begin your research career and to contribute to wider research communities.
Career
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.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Principles and Debates in Social Research
- Qualitative Research
- Quantitative Research
- Professional Skills for Researchers
- Contemporary Issues in Education, Childhood and Youth
- Social Policy and Social Work: research, policy and practice
- Further Qualitative Methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
There is no deadline for applications to our postgraduate programmes, however we recommend you apply as early as possible.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 89
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Social Work Sociology View 551 other Masters in Sociology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 89
Other requirements
General requirements
You’ll need to have an honours degree or a postgraduate diploma or a professional qualification recognised as being equivalent to a UK honours degree. Other qualifications or experience may be acceptable if you are able to demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills to a UK honours degree standard.
Tuition Fee
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International
16500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16500 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8500 GBP per year during 12 months.
- UK: £1417 per 30 credits studied per year.
- EU/International: £2750 per 30 credits studied per year.
Living costs for Manchester
645 - 1197 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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