MSc Social Research Methods (Social Policy) in Sheffield United Kingdom | Teesside University

Your studies will include four essential social research methods modules that fulfill the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) criteria. These foundational courses are shared among students from various disciplinary tracks, with opportunities to integrate your specialized knowledge throughout. Additionally, you'll explore two social policy modules, ensuring a balance between methodological training and subject-specific expertise. To earn your master's degree, you'll design and execute an independent research project with a social policy emphasis.

This program is ideal if you aim to enhance your skills in ethical, professional policy evaluation and research, whether for academic pursuits or a career in social research. Our teaching approach emphasizes self-directed learning and analytical reasoning, with interactive workshops focusing on collaborative and individual tasks. The curriculum consistently bridges theoretical concepts with practical research applications, prioritizing hands-on experience. Active engagement is expected through class participation and preparatory work, including practical exercises in information gathering, data collection techniques, and analytical methods.