MA Social Research

The MA Social Research course at Manchester Metropolitan University is a full-time or part-time program within the School of Social Sciences. Aimed at equipping students with the necessary skills and knowledge to undertake social research, this course provides an advanced knowledge of contemporary theories and methodologies in social sciences.Course Content: The course content involves intensive training in social research methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative, and is designed around Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) subject benchmarks.Key Modules: The course covers a variety of modules including ‘Social Research 1: Investigating Society and Identity’, ‘Social Research 2: Investigating Class, Power, and Identity’, ‘Critical Conversations 1’, and ‘Critical Conversations 2’.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as part of the North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership.Future Careers: This course prepares students for a career in social research in academia, government, public, private, and voluntary sectors. It also prepares students for Ph.D. studentships and is an ideal foundation for a research career.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.