Course summary
Are you passionate about investigating social issues and finding evidence through statistics? If so this programme will train you in applied statistical methods and expose you to the cutting edge of statistical practice, thus equipping you with the necessary grounding both to understand and to contribute to the area. You will also learn how to conduct qualitative research. The Masters in Social Research Methods with Applied Statistics is excellent preparation for a career in social research in government, national and international organizations or in the private sector. We welcome students with limited background in quantitative methods. You can tailor the course to your interests by choosing from a wide range of optional modules, covering areas such as demography, global health, gerontology and qualitative and mixed research methods.
Modules
For a full list of complusory and optional modules, please visit our website: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/social-research-methods-with-applied-statistics-masters-msc#modules
Assessment method
Some modules are assessed by essays (or the equivalent), others by exams and some by a mix of these methods.
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English ability by meeting our Band C requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see our website.
Entry requirements
An upper-second class degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in subjects which show evidence of a basic knowledge of quantitative analysis eg geography, psychology, population sciences, sociology, politics, health sciences or other social science subjects. Degrees in statistics, mathematics, economics etc are also acceptable. Non-graduate qualifications, in particular the Graduate Diploma of the Royal Statistical Society, may be accepted in place of an undergraduate degree. Full details of previous statistical training in the form of syllabuses, reading lists and, in particular, examination papers, are helpful in assessing your suitability for the programme.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no component below 6.0 |
All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.
Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Sponsorship information
The Population Investigation Committee Masters Studentship Scheme scholarship may be available to you. See https://www.southampton.ac.uk/demography/postgraduate/taught_courses/msc-social-research-methods-with-applied-statistics.page?#fees_%26amp%3B_funding for further information.
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ