PGDip Social Research in Dundee United Kingdom | University of Dundee

Social research methods serve as vital instruments for gathering evidence to analyze societal concepts, proving essential for social scientists investigating specific issues or validating theories. These techniques also represent crucial resources for governments, service providers, and businesses.

You'll develop expertise in various quantitative and qualitative research approaches while tackling real-world research challenges and collaborating with external institutions. Recent practical research placements have included work with:

law enforcement (addressing mental health concerns)
community nonprofits (women experiencing homelessness)
housing advocacy groups (private tenant experiences)
global development organizations (girls' education in developing nations)
migrant support services in Scotland
This program equips you with research techniques while exploring how knowledge can be interpreted differently for various objectives.

You'll study methodologies ranging from ethnographic studies to big data analysis, learning to implement these approaches in your own projects.

Our faculty possesses extensive experience in both quantitative and qualitative research, having served not only as social science researchers but also as policy advisors and consultants for organizations at local, national, and international levels.