Social Research

    Social Research

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 25,013 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Social Research

    About

    Course summary

    • Learn social research methods and the supporting theories and philosophies.
    • Develop areas of specialist interests to integrate into your methodological training.
    • Discuss research issues with students from other postgraduate and doctoral courses.
    • Critique current developments and conduct your own original research.

    On this course, you’ll focus on research specialisms encompassing sociology, social policy, politics, criminology, education studies, urban studies, youth studies and cultural studies. You’ll study a range of research methodologies – including interview-based narrative and biographical research, case studies, media analysis and statistical analysis of large data sets.

    Learn fundamental research methodologies in preparation for work in social research, social policy, and governmental and commercial organisations.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Typically a 2.2 degree in a suitable subject. For example,sociology, social policy, criminology, cultural studies, youth studies, education, politics, urban studies, human geography, community studies, subcultural studies, audience studies, health policy, sexualities, policing, and drug rehabilitation. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more

    International students must have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skill areas.

    Career

    Future careers

    This course prepares you for a career in

    • social policy
    • research administration
    • senior executive officer positions
    • the probation service
    • research and lecturing

    Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for

    • BMI General Healthcare
    • Thornbury Hospital, Sheffield
    • Graduate Centre, Sheffield Hallam University
    • Department for Education and Employment
    • National Probation Service

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    25,013 / year

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    Applicants from the UK can apply at any time. There are no deadlines for masters courses, but courses do fill up, so you might have to wait for the next entry.

    For international applicants the next deadline for postgraduate courses starting in September 2024 is 16 August 2024. 

    Other key dates for international applicants starting a postgraduate course in September 2024:

    • Deposit deadline – 6 September 2024
    • Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) deadline – 11 September 2024 

    Applications for January 2025 postgraduate courses are now open to international applicants.

    Getting an offer

    If your application is successful, we will make one of two kinds of offer.

    • Unconditional: Your place is already confirmed, and you don't need to meet any conditions.
    • Conditional: You will need to meet certain conditions before we confirm your place.

    When your place is confirmed, you're all set to start your masters. We'll send you details about what happens when you start and what you need to do next.

    Other postgraduate courses

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    Social Research
    Sheffield Hallam University
    Sheffield Hallam University
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Sheffield

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