Overview

With this Social Research Methods programme from University of Liverpool , you will be part of a department at the forefront of research that supports social justice. We aim to give you a stimulating and supportive environment where you can explore what it means to be social, where society might be heading and how we can shape our shared futures.

Key facts

World-leading experts from across the social sciences teach our programmes, and a specialist in your chosen area will supervise your independent research project. You’ll gain advanced research and communication skills, along with the ability to think analytically. These are vital for a successful career across many sectors and also provide an excellent foundation for further postgraduate study.

You’ll study the politics and practice of social research, looking at the role of the social scientist and the opportunities and challenges of different approaches. We’ll also introduce you to the debates that have shaped the relationship between method and knowledge, and how these continue to influence the social sciences today.

This master’s has Economic and Social Research Council 1+3 recognition status and is designed for those intending to pursue professional or academic research in sociology, social policy or criminology. It will equip you to examine how societies, cultures and institutions came into being, how they are organised now and how they continue to change.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Politics and Practices of Social Research

Philosophy of Social Science

Understanding Society Using Quantitative Methods
To Data Visualization Using R
Participatory Action Research
Critical Discourse Analysis
Ethnomethodology And Conversation Analysis

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-11 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

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Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

For entry to our MA either a first degree or a Masters degree in the Social Sciences or related areas is required, although experience and/or strong supporting references may justify entry with a lower grade. Those with non-social science back grounds may also be considered if their experience and references suggest support for this.
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Tuition Fees

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28000 GBP / year

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12500 GBP / year

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Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

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