MSc Social Research Methods

The Social Research Methods MSc course at UCL aims to provide students with a rigorous and extensive training in social research methodology. The course is designed to equip students with a comprehensive set of skills that will enable them to pursue further academic or professional research in the social sciences. Course Content: The curriculum of the Social Research Methods MSc course combines practical training with theoretical insight and includes a range of qualitative and quantitative methodological approaches. It consists of two core skills-based modules, two specialist modules of your choice, and a dissertation based on empirical research.Key Modules: The core modules for this course are Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods in Politics and International Relations, Introduction to Qualitative Research in Politics and International Relations, Dissertation, plus two other specialist modules selected by the student.Future Careers: Graduates of the Social Research Methods MSc have gone on to work in various sectors including central government, research organizations, financial institutions, NGOs, and higher education. It is also ideal for those wishing to progress to a PhD.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.