Merit
President's Doctoral Scholar Award
University of Manchester · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
1 yearDuration
£32,600Per Year (Intl)
£15,800Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
The MSc Social Research Methods and Statistics at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about solving complex problems. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Data skills are invaluable across many fields including the social sciences. Critically producing and analysing statistics can help us to study human behaviour in their social environments. With the overwhelming amount of available information in the modern world, this programme provides a skillset to navigating successfully in various future careers. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Research Design and Philosophy
Quantitative Data Analysis
Statistical Modelling and Inference
Survey Methodology and Design
Social Statistics and Population Analysis
Advanced Software for Social Research
Research Methods Dissertation
Inequality
Social Policy and Applied Statistics
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 76 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£32,600
per year
Total Course Cost (12 months)£32,600
Home Student Fee
£15,800
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Salary data is not yet available for this course.
💼 Employment Breakdown
64%Working
9%Studying
16%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
81%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH09-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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