Goldsmiths, University of London MSc in Social Research
Goldsmiths, University of London

Goldsmiths, University of London

MSc in Social Research

London, United Kingdom

MSc

1 up to

2 years

English

Full time, Part time

GBP 8,990 *

On-Campus

* for home full-time. Home part-time: £4495. International full-time: £17760

Key Summary

    About : The MSc in Social Research is designed for students who want to develop advanced research skills in social science. The program focuses on both qualitative and quantitative methods, covering topics like data collection and analysis. Students will gain practical experience through research projects and assignments, preparing them for various research roles.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers as research analysts, policy advisors, or social researchers in both public and private sectors. They may work for government agencies, non-profit organizations, or academic institutions, utilizing their skills in data analysis and critical thinking to inform social policies and programs.

As a student on this programme, you’ll draw upon a wide variety of expertise from within the Centre for Urban and Community Research, the Methods Lab, and the Department of Sociology more widely.

Based in London in an incredibly culturally diverse area, you will have direct access to one of the most stimulating fieldwork areas through which experience will be acquired conducting ‘live sociology’. This experience combined with undertaking a rigorous curriculum means that upon successful completion of the MSc all students will be proficient in preparing, designing, undertaking, and presenting advanced-level social research suitable for all types of audiences.

Throughout the degree, you will undertake rigorous training in both qualitative and quantitative research designs and techniques.

Key research techniques covered include:

  • Conducting interviews
  • Ethnographic research
  • Discourse analysis
  • Visual sociology
  • Computer-assisted qualitative data analysis
  • Working with quantitative comparative data
  • Multiple regression analysis
  • Multi-level modelling
  • Longitudinal modelling
  • Structural Equation Modelling
  • Latent Class Analysis

Thinking Ahead

We encourage students to use their MSc degree as a platform for PhD-level research. Goldsmiths is part of the South East Network for Social Sciences (SeNSS) through which students can apply for fully-funded ESRC PhD studentships.

For those looking to refine particular research skills to better understand groups and audiences, staff on the programme have many years’ experience working with charities, government agencies, and private sector companies, and can advise on research techniques and further training courses to fit bespoke needs.

Read more on the institution's website