Social Research (Health) MSc in Leicester United Kingdom | De Montfort University

This master's course delivers exceptional methodological training for students pursuing research careers or PhD studies, especially tailored for health and social care professionals. Our team of seasoned social science educators guides students through comprehensive research methodology in health sciences, including practical skills like qualitative data analysis (e.g., interview transcripts) and statistical interpretation, along with effective research dissemination techniques. The curriculum encompasses both qualitative and quantitative approaches, the complete research cycle, and philosophical foundations of research design. Students gain exposure to diverse concepts while learning to integrate interdisciplinary and mixed-method approaches. The program emphasizes ethical research practices, incorporating equality, diversity, and inclusion principles, while teaching rigorous quality assurance methods. Available to NIHR INSIGHT scholarship recipients in the East Midlands, this course also serves as core training for the Midlands Graduate School's ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership. Key benefits: - Instruction from a distinguished, diverse faculty of research experts - Examination of both established and cutting-edge social research methodologies - Development of technical expertise alongside philosophical comprehension of academic discourse - Direct application of methods to workplace scenarios through personalized assignments - Preparation for professional research projects and PhD-level methodological requirements - Meets training standards for ESRC PhD scholarships and East Midlands NIHR INSIGHT awards