University of Stirling
MSc Applied Social Research
Stirling, United Kingdom
DURATION
12 up to 24 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
About: The MSc Applied Social Research focuses on equipping students with practical skills for conducting social research. You'll engage with various research methods and learn to apply these in real-world contexts over the course of one year. This program prepares you for a deeper understanding of social issues through empirical evidence and research techniques.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in social research, policy analysis, and program evaluation. Potential roles include social researcher, policy advisor, and project manager in non-profits or government agencies.
Introduction
Overview
This Masters course provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to carry out robust social research and evaluation.
Youโll learn how to collect, analyse and report qualitative and quantitative data, taking account of ethics, reliability and validity. Youโll also critically examine the theoretical foundations that underpin social scientific research. Finally, youโll develop an understanding of the relationship between research and policymaking.