About MA Social Research in Manchester Metropolitan University

Overview

Develop a thorough understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Explore theoretical approaches and the challenges of researching beyond boundaries. Focus on a specific research project of your choice.

This masters degree combines core units in research methods with education-specific option units across childhood and social policy.

This degree is accredited by the ESRC’s White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership. Prospective UK students are therefore eligible to apply for 1+3 studentships to fund their MA and subsequent PhD. After completion of the course, UK students will also be eligible to apply for ESRC +3 awards to fund a PhD. EU applicants are normally eligible for a fees only award, unless they have been resident in the UK for 3 years immediately preceding the date of the award.

It’s designed for anyone who’d like to pursue a career in research, whether you’re hoping to go on to PhD study, work as a social researcher in the public or private sector, or are on a career break and interested in exploring social research.

Through this course, you’ll develop the skills to begin your research career and to contribute to wider research communities.

You’ll study core units to gain a broad skillset in research methods across the social sciences. You’ll get a grounding in the basics of both quantitative and qualitative research methods, and  explore theories such as critical realism, feminist paradigms, and post-humanist research.

You’ll also choose two option units, one that relates to the pathway you’d like to develop a career in, and one that relates to your preferred methodological pursuit. These units introduce you to some of the contemporary challenges you might face when conducting researching.

All members of the teaching team at Manchester Met are experienced social researchers, investigating topics such as video games and learning, early years literacies, and the concept of 'oddness' in primary schools.

As well as lectures with academics from the Faculty of Education, you’ll also learn from researchers in the Department of Sociology.

This collaboration means you can learn from academics with expertise in the philosophy of social research, ethics and research integrity, and advanced qualitative and quantitative methods.

Features and Benefits

• You’ll develop a broad understanding of social science thinking and practices, as well as specific expertise in your area of interest.
• Your final assignment is an independent research project, on a topic of your choice.
• We deliver this course in collaboration with the White Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP).
• We’ve designed our course to meet the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) postgraduate training and development requirements.
• You’ll have teaching from members of the Faculty of Education and the Department of Sociology.

Career prospects

You may choose to develop a career in research, perhaps in a university environment, in central government, or with an organisation such as a research agency.

You could also pursue a career at a senior level within education.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Bachelor degree (awarded by a recognised university); or BA, BCom, BBA, BBM, BMM; or BE (Engineering), BTech.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :      6.5, with no component below 5.5 for MA or MSc.
• TOEFL    :      Overall score: 89 With no individual test score below:Listening: 17,Reading: 18,Speaking: 20,Writing : 17
• PTE         :       61, with no less than 51 in any section

Manchester Metropolitan University Highlights

Manchester Metropolitan University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

• The estimated cost of attendance while studying in the UK depends on several factors like the program applied for, tuition fees, books and supplies, housing, dining, transportation etc.
• Estimated Tuition Fees for 2020-2021 academic session at Manchester Metropolitan University are:

• Tuition Fees for some courses can vary depending upon any additional cost such as field trips or expense of equipment.
• Tuition Fees for postgraduate research courses (Ph.D., MPhil, MRes) are categorized into 5 Tuition bands,
• Students can expect an average cost of living ranging from 7,500 - 8,500 EUR per year, based on the minimum expenses.