Social Research Methods and Statistics with Computational Social Science
University of ManchesterSocial Research Methods and Statistics with Computational Social Science MSc is a postgraduate degree at University of Manchester, based in Manchester, taught full-time over 1 year.
About this course
Data skills are invaluable across the social sciences. Used responsibly, big data can help you to interpret the myriad factors at play in the study of social phenomena.
Mastering computational methods will greatly expand your ability to process, analyse and draw conclusions from data.
Each core module on this programme has been designed to equip you with a strong foundation in both statistical theory and advanced computational techniques, ensuring you graduate with a versatile toolkit for analysing complex social phenomena.
Some of the key skills you’ll learn are:
- Advanced data analysis
- Survey design
- Statistical modelling
- Agent-based modelling for understanding complex systems.
Upon course completion, you’ll have developed a highly valued skillset, preparing you for doctoral research and enhancing your employability across countless sectors.
Study Options
This course is available in 4 study options:
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MSc
Location: Manchester
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MSc
Location: Manchester
Duration: 18 Months
Qualification: PgDip
Location: Manchester
Duration: 9 Months
Qualification: PgDip
Location: Manchester
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MSc
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Manchester
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Sociology, Mathematics and statistics
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ