Overview

The Social Research Methods programme offered by Swansea University will equip you with the ability to work confidently with a range of tools and techniques, including specialist databases, statistical software and digital research programmes, preparing you to apply these skills across diverse social science contexts.

Key Facts

Housed within the School of Social Sciences at Swansea University, this programme brings together expertise from across the university, including the Department of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy; the Department of Politics, Philosophy and International Relations; the Department of Education and Childhood Studies; the School of Management, and the Department of Health Data Science.

This interdisciplinary environment provides you with a stimulating and supportive setting in which to develop your research expertise, while creating opportunities to collaborate and build networks across multiple fields.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Methodology in the Social Sciences

Advanced Research Skills and Practice

Critical Approaches to Data Collection and Analysis

Quantitative Research Methods

Qualitative Research Methods
Statistics for Health Data Science

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-16 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-29 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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4.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A fully completed application form
A Resume (CV)
A Personal Statement
Copy of qualifications to date, ie, degree certificate and transcripts

English language score (IELTS,TOEFL, etc.), if available
An initial degree (a minimum of a 2.1) in one of the social sciences, if you have a degree in a related cognate subject or another relevant qualification this may also be considered.
We may also consider at least two years relevant experience at a responsible level if you can also demonstrate that you can meet the academic requirements of the programme.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20150 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10200 GBP / year

≈ 10200 GBP / year

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 GBP / month

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