Course summary
Our MSc Social Science Research (Social Policy) programme provides you with a comprehensive overview of the key methodological and philosophical debates that currently shape social sciences. It also provides an opportunity to develop specialised research methods skills in an internationally renowned department for social policy research. The programme consists of compulsory and optional modules, delivered across four different academic schools within the University, meaning you benefit from an interdisciplinary approach to your studies. The academic schools are:
- School of Social Sciences and Humanities
- School of Sport, Exercise, and Health Sciences
- School of Business and Economics
- School of Science
- Culture, Economy, and Policy
- Language and Social Interaction
- Media, Memory, and History
- Nations, Migrants, and Citizenship
- Political Communication
- Social, Political, and Cultural Theory
Assessment method
Modules are assessed by a combination of coursework and group work.
Entry requirements
A 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in Social Sciences and Humanities, however a large range of other subject areas will be considered.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
Provider information
Loughborough University
Loughborough
LE11 3TU