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Social Research at Lancaster University - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

Why Lancaster?

  • Study in our well-respected department with its excellent research ratings and supportive culture
  • Benefit from rigorous training in analysing evidence – useful preparation for further research or a range of exciting careers
  • Pick from a wide range of optional modules within our five specialist pathways
  • Be inspired by our widely published academics who’ve also produced podcast series, videos and even board games
  • Be part of our vibrant social community – try one of our Feminist Movie Mondays or our ‘intellectual party’ student conference
Our MA Social Research is a fantastic stepping-stone if you’re thinking of going on to do a PhD or further research. Or you may already be in employment and want to top up your research skills to make you more effective in your role. Flexible and forward-thinking Our programme is made up of four core modules, two optional modules and a dissertation. You’ll have the flexibility to tailor your research by choosing one of our five specialist pathways:
  • Sociology
  • Gender Studies
  • Media and Cultural Studies
  • Environment. Culture and Society
  • Science, Technology, Innovation and Social Practices
We believe you need to be part of a strong community to produce high quality research. And so, at Lancaster, you’ll find yourself in the middle of a thriving, intellectual and social community, with international conferences, public debates, film screenings and networking opportunities. Exploring new approaches Our tutors regularly publish influential research on key issues such as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on families and changes in citizenship. But they’re well known for how they engage with the public too. Inspired by their enthusiasm, you’ll develop your own passion and make a valued contribution to our research culture. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with real data and learn to defend your findings. All good practice for the outside world.

Modules

Core modules: Research projects in practice: from design to dissemination; quantitative research methods 2; qualitative research methods; contemporary debates in sociology; dissertation. Optional modules may include: The social life of science and technology: theories and debates; critical debates in media and cultural studies; debates in gender research; gender, sex and bodies; environment and culture; feminist media and cultural studies; feminist technoscience studies; social and cultural theory; cybercultures; critical methods in media and cultural studies; methods in science and technology studies; mobilities, society and change; the philosophies of social research.

Entry requirements

2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant social science. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 7.0, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications.

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

For information about fees and funding please visit our website: www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding.

Sponsorship information

Limited University funding available.

Social Research at Lancaster University - UCAS