Cardiff,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Social Science Research Methods (Politics) in Cardiff United Kingdom | Cardiff University
Cardiff University
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Cardiff United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,200
(c. USD30,954.6)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The MSc in Social Science Research Methods delivers comprehensive advanced training in research methodologies spanning all social science disciplines. Each pathway holds ESRC accreditation and fulfills the training criteria for ESRC doctoral funding eligibility.
This program facilitates interdisciplinary exploration, enables professional advancement through social research skills application, and supports specialized postgraduate study in chosen subject areas.
Students gain robust theoretical and practical understanding of research design, diverse social science data collection techniques, and core data analysis approaches. The curriculum also examines the ethical and political contexts of social research, along with strategies for disseminating research findings.
Politics specialization
The Department of Politics and International Relations maintains active collaborations with Senedd Cymru (Welsh Parliament). This track engages closely with the Welsh Governance Centre's initiatives, offering regular event participation. Instruction comes from specialists in British and European political systems and policymaking.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Typically, you will need to have either:
a 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as social science and cognate disciplines including sociology, politics, critical psychology, education, social policy and social work, criminology, management and business studies, history, area studies, geography, pedagogy, public administration, industrial and employee relations, and law or an equivalent international degree
a university-recognised equivalent academic qualification
or relevant professional experience evidenced by a reference. You will need to provide a reference from your employer to evidence that you currently work in an area relevant to the programme. This should be signed, dated and less than six months old at the time you submit your application.
English Language requirements:
IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other subskills, or an accepted equivalent.
TOEFL IBT- At least 90 overall
International Baccalaureate Language A- HL 4 or SL 5
a 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as social science and cognate disciplines including sociology, politics, critical psychology, education, social policy and social work, criminology, management and business studies, history, area studies, geography, pedagogy, public administration, industrial and employee relations, and law or an equivalent international degree
a university-recognised equivalent academic qualification
or relevant professional experience evidenced by a reference. You will need to provide a reference from your employer to evidence that you currently work in an area relevant to the programme. This should be signed, dated and less than six months old at the time you submit your application.
English Language requirements:
IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other subskills, or an accepted equivalent.
TOEFL IBT- At least 90 overall
International Baccalaureate Language A- HL 4 or SL 5
Tuition
GBP
23,200