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PostgraduateCourse summary
The MA in Interdisciplinary Research Methods provides training in a wide range of research methods used to tackle contemporary social phenomena. It is aligned with the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) learning outcomes for the provision of suitable interdisciplinary research methods training. This course provides the chance to study in one of the leading Research Methods Centre in the UK, with teaching delivered by highly qualified staff with a strong interdisciplinary orientation. The programme offers participatory and interactive approaches to learning, through small group teaching, workshops, seminars and practical sessions. We encourage and support you in your pursuit of personal research interests through an independent research project and flexible, student interest-driven assessments. The programme comprises 75 credits of core advanced methods, 45 credits specialised/open methods and a 60 credit dissertation. Course Structure Core modules:
- Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Practices across Social Research
- Qualitative Methods and Analysis
- Quantitative Methods and Analysis
- Current Debates in Interdisciplinarity Research
- Interdisciplinarity Methods for Decision Making
- Dissertation
Modules
Recent examples of optional modules include: Systematic Review; Advanced Ethnographic Research; Multilevel Modelling; Advanced Statistics for Psychology and the Behavioural Sciences; Simulating Data in R; Participatory Action Research; Analysing Longitudinal Data; Experiments in Education; Computational Social Science.
Assessment method
The MA in Interdisciplinary Research Methods is assessed through coursework. Assessments vary depending on the modules studied. Assessment methods may include written assignments, development of research proposals, portfolio work, and/or individual and group presentations. The option module Advanced Statistics for Psychology and the Behavioural Sciences is assessed by examination. A key assessed work will be the dissertation, a 12,000-word piece of work carried out under the guidance of a supervisor. This makes up one-third of teaching credits assigned to the programme.
How to apply
International applicants
If you are an international student who does not meet the requirements for direct entry to this degree, you may be eligible to take a pre-Masters pathway programme at the Durham University International Study Centre.
Entry requirements
An honours degree at 2:1 (or equivalent). Significant relevant experience will also 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
The tuition fees for 2025/26 academic year have not yet been finalised, they will be displayed on the Durham University course listing once approved.
Sponsorship information
For more information please see the course listing on the Durham University website.
Provider information
Durham University
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Durham
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