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MSc Social Research Methods and Statistics / Overview
Year of entry: 2021
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- Degree awarded
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Duration
- 1 year (full-time); 2 years (part-time)
- Entry requirements
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An Upper Second class honours degree, or the overseas equivalent in a social science discipline.
When assessing your academic record we take into account your grades, your academic references, and the standing of the institution where you studied.
- How to apply
- Apply online
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Y | Y | N | N |
| PGDip | Y | Y | N | N |
Course overview
- Benefit from a thorough training in advanced quantitative methods taught within an applied social science framework.
- Learn methods of data analysis, including advanced statistics for complex data.
- Study a skills-based course with practical training that is highly regarded for future employment within government, the private and voluntary sectors and academia.
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Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2021, the tuition fees are as follows:
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MSc (full-time)
UK students (per annum): £12,500
International, including EU, students (per annum): £22,000 -
MSc (part-time)
UK students (per annum): £6,250
International, including EU, students (per annum): £11,000 -
PGDip (full-time)
UK students (per annum): £8,333
International, including EU, students (per annum): £14,666 -
PGDip (part-time)
UK students (per annum): £4,166
International, including EU, students (per annum): £7,333
Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
- Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Plan (CSFP) General Scholarship
- School of Social Sciences - Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme - 2021 entry
- School of Social Sciences - MSc Social Research Methods and Statistics Scholarship - 2021 - TO BE CONFIRMED
- School of Social Sciences - Q-Step Bursary for MSc in Social Research Methods and Statistics - 2021 - TO BE CONFIRMED
- School of Social Sciences - Manchester Master's Bursary - 2021 - TO BE CONFIRMED
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- School of Social Sciences
- Contact name
- Debra Hau
- pg-soss@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- https://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/social-statistics/
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