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Sociological Research

University of Manchester

Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Sociology

About this course

This course aims to educate and train you to give you the requisite skills and knowledge to become an effective, professional sociological researcher. This entails teaching:

  • The philosophical underpinnings of sociology;

  • Key issues and questions in sociology;

  • Key sociological theories;

  • Key issues in selected substantive areas of sociology (students are offered a range of options of such substantive areas);

  • Principles of research design;

  • Techniques and principles of quantitative analysis; and

  • Techniques and principles of qualitative analysis.

    This is a recognised 1+3 entry route for ESRC PhD training.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Manchester

    Part-time

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Manchester

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language 3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators 2319 Teaching professionals 3416 Arts officers, producers and directors 2434 Business and related research professionals 4112 Local government administrative occupations

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Manchester
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Sociology

    Offered by

    University of Manchester

    Manchester

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