Course summary
Prepare for a career in social science research. This course gives you the ideal platform to showcase your capabilities to future employers and PhD programmes alike – so you can break new ground in the worlds of professional and academic research. Drawing on expertise from across the social sciences, you'll develop highly sought-after research skills to world-class standards. You can tailor your studies to your own interests from the social sciences, and you'll complete a dissertation in one of our departments in the Faculty of Social Sciences: Economics and Related Studies Education Politics Sociology School for Business and Society York Law School Centre for Women's Studies Accreditation The MA is recognised by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), so it's ideal if you are seeking ESRC funding for a PhD. This recognition also demonstrates the high quality of the training you'll receive.
Modules
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/courses/ma-social-research/#course-content
Assessment method
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/courses/ma-social-research/#teaching_assessment
How to apply
International applicants
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/
Entry requirements
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/courses/ma-social-research/#entry
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £11200 | Year 1 |
| EU | £25900 | Year 1 |
| England | £11200 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11200 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11200 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11200 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £11200 | Year 1 |
| International | £25900 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/fees/
Sponsorship information
A range of scholarships and studentships are available at postgraduate level. Some scholarships are funded by the University (such as the York Master's Opportunity Scholarship) and some are funded by Research Councils, alumni, businesses and charities. Please check with the provider for details.
Provider information
University of York
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD