MSc Social Science Research (Social Policy) in Loughborough United Kingdom | Loughborough University

Our MSc Social Science Research (Social Policy) program offers a thorough introduction to the major methodological and philosophical discussions influencing social sciences today. You'll gain specialized research methods training within a department globally recognized for social policy studies.

The curriculum includes required and elective courses spanning four distinct academic schools at the University, ensuring you receive interdisciplinary learning. These schools are:

School of Social Sciences and Humanities
School of Sport, Exercise, and Health Sciences
School of Business and Economics
School of Science
Courses are led by distinguished researchers chosen for their expertise in both research methodologies and subject matter.

We house the renowned Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP), which has built global recognition for its impactful policy research over three decades. Notably, CRSP currently leads research on the Minimum Income Standard initiative.

The School of Social Sciences and Humanities also hosts the Centre for Research in Communication and Culture (CRCC). Since its founding in 1991, the center has become one of the UK's largest in its field. CRCC's primary research areas encompass:

Culture, Economy, and Policy
Language and Social Interaction
Media, Memory, and History
Nations, Migrants, and Citizenship
Political Communication
Social, Political, and Cultural Theory
Graduates of the Social Science Research (Social Policy) program fulfill the ESRC's PhD funding training prerequisites, creating opportunities to secure doctoral research support.