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Social Science Research – (M.Sc.)
University of Glasgow
School of Social and Political Sciences
| Location: | Glasgow / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Glasgow
Core courses
* Social science statistics I
* Social science statistics II
* Qualitative methods
* Introduction to social theory for researchers.
Non-credit bearing courses
* Induction (compulsory)
* IT skills and resource discovery training (compulsory)
* Advanced quantitative issues and methods (optional).
Optional courses (two chosen, subject to availability)
* Advanced qualitative methods
* Advanced qualitative research and management
* Advanced statistical analysis and model building in management
* Advanced statistical methods (public health)
* Advanced in management theory
* Conceptualising human geography: space, policy and power
* Contemporary government and governance
* Economic growth in the 20th century
* Ethics, policy and research practice
* Master class (management)
* Research resource and skills for historians
* Researching human geography: design, methods and ethics
* Sport and public policy: the case of professional football
* Studies in the history of medicine
* Understanding social research.
You may also take another 20-credit postgraduate course offered in the College of Social Sciences, subject to approval.
Dissertation
You will undertake a dissertation, normally in a field of research covered by staff research interests in the School of Social & Political Sciences, the School of Education or the Medical Research Council.
Contents
Core courses
* Social science statistics I
* Social science statistics II
* Qualitative methods
* Introduction to social theory for researchers.
Non-credit bearing courses
* Induction (compulsory)
* IT skills and resource discovery training (compulsory)
* Advanced quantitative issues and methods (optional).
Optional courses (two chosen, subject to availability)
* Advanced qualitative methods
* Advanced qualitative research and management
* Advanced statistical analysis and model building in management
* Advanced statistical methods (public health)
* Advanced in management theory
* Conceptualising human geography: space, policy and power
* Contemporary government and governance
* Economic growth in the 20th century
* Ethics, policy and research practice
* Master class (management)
* Research resource and skills for historians
* Researching human geography: design, methods and ethics
* Sport and public policy: the case of professional football
* Studies in the history of medicine
* Understanding social research.
You may also take another 20-credit postgraduate course offered in the College of Social Sciences, subject to approval.
Dissertation
You will undertake a dissertation, normally in a field of research covered by staff research interests in the School of Social & Political Sciences, the School of Education or the Medical Research Council.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject.
English language If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. See
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
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