Master of Philosophy in Survey Methodology in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex

University of Essex | Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 18,750
(c. USD25,090.31)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

Our MPhil Survey Methodology program provides expert supervision in quantitative survey techniques, focusing on areas including sampling methods, weighting procedures, non-response analysis, response rate optimization, mode effects, data linkage, and measurement error assessment. We particularly encourage applicants with interests in sampling and non-sampling challenges within cross-sectional and longitudinal studies like our British Household Panel Survey and Understanding Society projects. You'll benefit from guidance by globally recognized specialists in these fields.
Pursuing this program creates opportunities for both academic pathways and professional roles within government agencies, international bodies, and statistical organizations. Our alumni have secured positions at prestigious institutions worldwide, including: the Economics Department at University of Chicago (USA), Social Policy Research Centre at University of New South Wales (Australia), Economics and Public Finance Department at University of Turin (Italy), Economics Department at University of Linz (Austria), Social Dynamics Research Center at Bocconi University (Italy), Applied Microeconomics Unit at University of Minho (Portugal), and Health Administration School at Dalhousie University (Canada).

Notable alumni placements include: Economics Department at University of Chicago (US), Social Policy Research Centre at University of New South Wales (Australia), Economics and Public Finance Department at University of Turin (Italy), Economics Department at University of Linz (Austria), Social Dynamics Research Center at Bocconi University (Italy), Applied Microeconomics Unit at University of Minho (Portugal), World Bank (US), and Health Administration School at Dalhousie University (Canada).


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

You will need a good Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject. You are also required to submit a well developed research proposal. If English is not your first language, then we will require you to have IELTS 6.5 or equivalent; TOEFL IBT 88 overall with minimum component scores: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Writing: 17 Speaking: 20.

Tuition GBP 18,750

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