Social Research MA is a postgraduate degree at University of York, based in York, taught full-time over 1 year.
About this course
Prepare for a career in social science research.
This course gives you the ideal platform to showcase your capabilities to future employers and PhD programmes alike – so you can break new ground in the worlds of professional and academic research.
Drawing on expertise from across the social sciences, you'll develop highly sought-after research skills to world-class standards. You can tailor your studies to your own interests from the social sciences, and you'll complete a dissertation in one of our departments in the Faculty of Social Sciences:
Economics and Related Studies
Education
Politics
Sociology
School for Business and Society
York Law School
Centre for Women's Studies
Accreditation
The MA is recognised by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), so it's ideal if you are seeking ESRC funding for a PhD. This recognition also demonstrates the high quality of the training you'll receive.
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MA
Location: York
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MA
Location: York
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MA
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- York
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Policing, Sociology, Criminology
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ