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
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
| England | £11100 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11100 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11100 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11100 | Year 1 |
| International | £22500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
The tuition fees shown are for new students commencing the first year of study in the specified year only. The fee stated is for a full-time student undertaking a master’s programme of 180 credits. Part-time students, or those taking a postgraduate certificate or a postgraduate diploma, should divide the published fee by 180 credits and then multiply by the number of credits they are taking to calculate their tuition fees.
Fees are reviewed annually and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures.
Provider information
Loughborough University
Loughborough
LE11 3TU