Cardiff,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Social Science Research Methods (Social Work) in Cardiff United Kingdom | 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 equips you with comprehensive advanced training in research methodologies spanning all social science disciplines. Each pathway holds ESRC accreditation and fulfills the training criteria for ESRC PhD funding eligibility.
This program presents wide-ranging possibilities for interdisciplinary learning, applying social research skills for professional advancement, and exploring specialized areas of interest at postgraduate level.
You'll acquire both theoretical foundations and practical skills for designing robust research studies, learn about diverse social science data collection techniques, and master key approaches to analyzing social science data. The curriculum also covers the ethical and political contexts of social research, along with various methods for disseminating research findings.
Social Work specialization
The School of Social Sciences maintains an outstanding reputation for conducting high-caliber national and international research. Through our Children's Social Care Research and Development Centre (CASCADE) and the Centre for Development, Evaluation, Complexity and Implementation in Public Health Improvement (DECIPHer), we offer exceptional expertise across multiple social care domains.
This research excellence informs our specialized teaching, empowering students to develop deeper insights and enhanced research capabilities in social care studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should normally hold a first or upper second-class undergraduate degree in a humanities or social sciences subject. However, other applicants will be considered if they can demonstrate, through recent and relevant experience, that they have the ability to undertake the course.
Applicants whose first language is not English are required to obtain a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing, and at least 5.5 in all other sub-sections. An equivalency in another English Language qualification may be accepted. Applicants who require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK must present an acceptable English language qualification in order to meet UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) requirements.
This course is suitable for graduates in 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.
TOEFL IBT- At least 90 overall
International Baccalaureate Language A- HL 4 or SL 5
Applicants whose first language is not English are required to obtain a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing, and at least 5.5 in all other sub-sections. An equivalency in another English Language qualification may be accepted. Applicants who require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK must present an acceptable English language qualification in order to meet UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) requirements.
This course is suitable for graduates in 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.
TOEFL IBT- At least 90 overall
International Baccalaureate Language A- HL 4 or SL 5
Tuition
GBP
23,200