Sociology and Research Methods

University of Glasgow
Postgraduate MRes Full-time 12 Months Sociology

About this course

This Masters in Sociology & Research Methods will provide you with research skills for qualitative and quantitative social investigation and theoretical knowledge of key problems in the philosophy of social science.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • You will develop your knowledge of sociology, including a critical understanding of social theory and a knowledge of empirical research studies.

  • The programme will provide you with an advanced education in sociology, but can also serve as preparation for further sociological research in a PhD, to which many of our students successfully progress.

  • It will provide you with the Economic & Social Research Council-required level of research training in the pathway of sociology.

  • Sociology at Glasgow is ranked 4th in the UK by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and 4th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2025.

    PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

    You will take four core courses and two optional courses, and complete a dissertation.

    Core courses Current Issues in Social Theory Qualitative Research Methods Quantitative Data Analysis Research Design

    Optional courses may include A Public Social Science for Social Justice. Class and Stratification Gender Relations (Contemporary Critical Approaches) Introduction To Social Theory For Researchers Sexualities And Society

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: Glasgow

    Part-time

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: Glasgow

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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    3415 Musicians

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Research - MRes
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Glasgow
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Sociology

    Offered by

    University of Glasgow

    Glasgow

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