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Social Research at Lancaster University - UCAS

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2023 - 20242024 - 2025
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Course summary

.This MA in Social Research combines methodological training with flexible sets of modules in different areas of social inquiry, and is thus suitable for those with a range of disciplinary backgrounds. It is ideal for both those wishing to train or re-train in social research skills to support a career in the public or private sector and those interested in preparing for further PhD research. Our students have gone on to a range of careers, including fast-track civil service positions, research in private companies, positions in non-governmental organisations and academic research careers. Five different pathways are available:

  • Sociology
  • Gender and Women’s Studies
  • Media and Cultural Studies
  • Environment, Culture and Society
  • Science, Technology, Innovation and Social Practices
The programme consists of four core modules, two optional modules and a dissertation. It is possible for pathways to be slightly amended to tailor them more closely to your needs. If you have any questions about which pathway is best suited to your interests, please contact us. As a programme recognised by the Northwest Doctoral Training Partnership (Economic and Social Research Council), you may be eligible to apply for funding through MA or MA+PhD studentships. You have the opportunity to learn how to design, analyse and defend research through hands-on activities. Our aim is for you to become skilled in the translation of theoretically-informed research questions into research projects.

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

Additional fee information

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

Sponsorship information

Limited University funding available.

Social Research at Lancaster University - UCAS