Social Science Research (Social Policy) Msc

Loughborough University

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1 year

Course duration

9/30/2024

Start Date

US$32155

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Our MSc Social Science Research (Social Policy) programme provides you with a comprehensive overview of the key methodological and philosophical debates that currently shape social sciences. It also provides an opportunity to develop specialised research methods skills in an internationally renowned department for social policy research. The programme consists of compulsory and optional modules, delivered across four different academic schools within the University, meaning you benefit from an interdisciplinary approach to your studies. The academic schools are: School of Social Sciences and Humanities School of Sport, Exercise, and Health Sciences School of Business and Economics School of Science The modules are taught by leading researchers selected for their expertise in the taught research methods and topics. We are host to the prestigious Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP), which over the past 30 years has developed an international reputation for high quality applied policy research. Most prominently, CRSP is currently involved in the study of the Minimum Income Standard programme. The School of Social Sciences and Humanities is also home to the Centre for Research in Communication and Culture (CRCC). Established in 1991, the centre has since grown to be one of the largest of its kind in the UK. The CRCC’s core topics themes include: Culture, Economy, and Policy Language and Social Interaction Media, Memory, and History Nations, Migrants, and Citizenship Political Communication Social, Political, and Cultural Theory On completion of the Social Science Research (Social Policy) programme, you will have met the MSc training requirements for PhD funding from the ESRC, opening up the possibility of securing PhD funding from the ESRC. Who should study this programme? Those wishing to pursue a career in academia Social policy practitioners, who wish to both develop and strengthen their applied research skills Those wishing to conduct research in non-academic public and private sector roles.

For international students

A 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in Social Sciences and Humanities, however a large range of other subject areas will be considered. The standard University IELTS English language requirement is 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each individual element (reading, writing, listening and speaking). TOEFL: Overall score of 92, with not less than 22 in each test.

1 year - Full time

Fee

£24,500.00 (US$ 32,155) per yearFees are reviewed annually and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures. This is a fixed fee Please check with institution

Start Date

9/30/2024

Address

Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, England

About

Loughborough University dates back to the Loughborough Colleges, founded in 1909. Having gained university status in 1966, Loughborough now has nearly 15,000 students, of whom almost 15 per cent are international from over 100 countries.
Loughborough is located in the middle of England and is only 90 minutes by train from London. The University campus is near to the town centre and a short bus ride from the railway station. The attractive campus, one of the largest in Europe, has many green open spaces.

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