MSc Social Research Methods and Statistics / Overview

Year of entry: 2024

Degree awarded
Master of Science (MSc)
Duration
1 year
Entry requirements

We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in  a humanities related discipline.

When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

Full entry requirements

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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Social Research Methods and Statistics MSc

Open days

The University holds regular open days, where you will have the opportunity to find out more about our facilities and courses.   

On this day, you will find out more about the School, our resources, and meet academic and admissions staff who will be able to answer any questions you have.   

For more information, see open days and visits .

Fees

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2024, the tuition fees are as follows:

  • MSc (full-time)
    UK students (per annum): £14,500
    International, including EU, students (per annum): £30,000
  • MSc (part-time)
    UK students (per annum): £7,250
    International, including EU, students (per annum): £15,000
  • PGDip (full-time)
    UK students (per annum): £9,667
    International, including EU, students (per annum): £20,000
  • PGDip (part-time)
    UK students (per annum): £4,833
    International, including EU, students (per annum): £10,000

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

We offer a number of postgraduate taught scholarships and merit awards to outstanding applicants and international students.  

In addition, the Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme offers a £3,000 reduction in tuition fees to University of Manchester alumni who achieved a First class Bachelor's degree and are progressing to a postgraduate taught master's course. 

For more information, see fees and funding or search the University's postgraduate funding database.

Contact details

School/Faculty
School of Social Sciences
Contact name
School of Social Sciences Admissions Office
Telephone
+44 (0) 161 804 9198
Email
Website
https://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/social-statistics/
School/Faculty

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