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Degree Programme Specification MSc in Social Research |
MSc in Social Research |
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Awarding institution: | The University of Edinburgh |
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Teaching institution: | The University of Edinburgh |
Programme accredited by: | University of Edinburgh |
Final award: | MSc |
Programme title: | MSc in Social Research |
UCAS code: | N/A |
Relevant QAA subject benchmarking group(s): | Social Policy |
Postholder with overall responsibility for QA: | |
Date of production/revision: | October 2013 |
Further Information: | View the prospectus entry for this programme |
Educational aims of programme |
The MSc in Social Research will extend and deepen a practical understanding of the approaches, methods and meanings of research in a social context. |
Programme outcomes: Knowledge and understanding |
To understand the potential, strengths and limitations of particular methodologies employed in social research |
Programme structure and features |
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The programme lasts for 12 months for full-time students and 24 months for part-time students.
There are 3 compulsory courses: Research Skills in the Social Sciences: Data Collection In addition, students are required to take 3 optional courses over the period of their programme. These would normally be chosen from the various research skills courses offered within the Graduate School (http://www.sps.ed.ac.uk/gradschool/research_training/index.php). However, by agreement with the Programme Director, students may substitute other courses from the range of substantive courses and other skills courses that are available across the university. On successful completion of the 6 courses, students may progress to the dissertation, which comprises a 15,000 word research project over a period of 4 months (full-time). It is possible, by agreement with an external organisation in Scotland, to carry out the dissertation through a placement.
Optional Courses
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Further information |