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PostgraduateMA

Research Methods (Health)

University of Nottingham
Nottingham, England
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1 yearDuration
£9,700Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Nottingham, the MA Research Methods (Health) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Nottingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our Research Methods (Health) MA provides the in-depth skills required to understand and/or carry out research in healthcare, alongside offering an interdisciplinary learning environment embedded within the University’s Economic and Social Research Council funded Doctoral Training Partnership (ESRC DTP), taught by colleagues from politics, the social sciences and health. As healthcare is a multi-disciplinary practice, the exposure to learning opportunities outside healthcare both broadens and deepens your learning experience. This course is an excellent foundation if you're interested in st... International tuition fees are £9,700 per year, home/UK fees are £3,233 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Quantitative Research Methods in Health
Qualitative Research Methods in Health
Mixed Methods Research Design
Health Policy and Systems Analysis
Research Ethics and Governance
Advanced Data Analysis for Health Research
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Healthcare Research
Research Project and Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,700

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£9,700

Home Student Fee

£3,233

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Nottingham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£32,000£37,000
3 years£26,000£32,500£41,000
5 years£31,500£44,000£60,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
6%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
73%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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