Applied Social Research (Social Statistics and Social Research) at University of Stirling

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Social statistics and social research provide policymakers, academics and others with valuable insights into the behaviour of people. This Masters course will give you an understanding of social research, with a particular focus on quantitative methods and social statistics.

You'll learn about social research methods and the theories behind them, while undertaking detailed training on a wide range of statistical methods. You'll also gain a thorough knowledge of statistical software and learn a range of highly sought-after technical skills, including accessing, preparing, analysing and summarising complex quantitative datasets.

Modules cover core and advanced issues of social research design and techniques of statistical analysis. There are specialist modules that address important emerging areas in social statistics, covering data management,big data, and social network analysis. Students also choose one option module in another area of social research, for instance on qualitative data analysis or policy research.

Gain skills coveted by a wide range of public, private and voluntary organisations

100% overall student satisfaction for Applied Social Research - Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2021

Study full-time or part-time to suit your personal and professional commitments

This course is designed to provide you with an in-depth understanding of social research, with a particular focus on social statistics and quantitative methods. It includes orientation material on social research methods as a whole, and detailed training on a wide range of statistical methods, with advanced modules on data management and emerging priority research areas, such as big data and social network analysis. Teaching covers the theories behind the methods and training in using datasets and analysing them with statistical software. You'll gain a variety of highly marketable skills in the areas of social research and social statistics.

This MSc is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as meeting the research training guidelines for undertaking a PhD in Sociology, Social Policy, Social Work or Socio-legal Studies (so long as the optional module on â€˜qualitative data analysis' is selected). Its provision is also appropriate for ESRC-recognised interdisciplinary PhD projects or pathways.

Students can study full time or part time and all modules feature live classes such as scheduled lecture and seminar sessions. Flexible learning arrangements can usually be supported in most situations, subject to agreement.

If you're interested in studying a module from this course, the Postgraduate Certificate or the Postgraduate Diploma then please email Graduate Admissions to discuss your course of study.

Students taking this course are affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences. Scheduled classes use University teaching spaces such as lecture, seminar and lab venues when relevant.

When you study Applied Social Research at the University of Stirling, you'll be introduced to pioneering empirical and theoretical research in a vibrant, multi-disciplinary environment.

Underpinning the expertise of our staff, the University of Stirling scored highly in the most recent Research Excellent Framework (REF 2021) - a UK-wide assessment of universities' research output. In the Social Work and Social Policy unit of assessment, we ranked 3rd in Scotland and top 25 in the UK for Social Work and Social Policy - with 100% of our research environment and 88% of our research deemed world leading or internationally excellent.

Earn a Masters degree in social research and social statistics, and open up a wide range of career opportunities. Study full or part-time to suit your schedule.

How to Apply

If you are liable to pay tuition fees at the overseas rate you can apply via the following routes:

Full-time study - all students can apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). If you only want to apply to the University of Stirling, then you can apply to us directly for a full-time course.

January entry for full-time study - we have an option to start your degree in January on some of our courses. Applications for January entry must be made directly to the University and not through UCAS. See what courses are available and apply.

Common Application for full-time study - if you’re from the USA and you’re liable to pay tuition fees at the overseas rate and you’re not applying via UCAS or direct to us, then you can apply via the Common Application.

Part-time study - this is an option on some undergraduate courses. Part-time study is not available for those who require a visa. For part-time study starting in September or January you need to apply to us directly.

EU applicants - if you have pre-settled or settled status living in Scotland or the UK, you may be eligible for “Home/Scottish” or “Rest of UK” (RUK) fee status. Fee status can be checked with Admissions once an offer on a course has been made. For EU students who have a “Home/Scottish” fee status, all applications must be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

Applied Social Research (Social Statistics and Social Research)

University of Stirling

United Kingdom,

Stirling

Applied Social Research (Social Statistics and Social Research)

University of Stirling

University of Stirling

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