About this course
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On our MSc Social Research Methods master's course, you’ll learn how to undertake high-quality research work, process and analyse data, and collaborate effectively in different disciplines. We’ll train you in a range of research methods to prepare you for PhD study. After graduating, you’ll go into your PhD with the confidence and creativity to conduct ground-breaking research in the social sciences.
This UK master’s degree is for students who have gained funding for PhD research from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP).
We’ll train you in a range of research methods to prepare you for PhD study. In addition you’ll gain subject-specific knowledge in one of the areas covered by the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (a collaboration between the universities of Southampton, Brighton and Portsmouth).
After graduating from this course you’ll be able to:
- define your PhD research topic and defend your approach in a written proposal
- carry out in-depth research in the social sciences
- understand research methodologies, research design and the philosophy of social science
- understand the key debates and issues in your PhD subject area
- work in an interdisciplinary research environment
- think and evaluate critically
The pathway you’ll take on this master’s course depends on your area of PhD study and where you’ll be based for your PhD.
You’ll only be eligible for this course if you have successfully applied for funding from the SCDTP on its 1+3 training pathway (masters and PhD). Visit southcoastdtp.ac.uk for more information.
Flexible study
If you prefer, you can apply to study this course as:
- a part-time master's - study the same course content over 2 or more years
Your modules and fees may vary if you choose a different study option.
Course lead
Your course leader is economist, Dr Hector Calvo-Pardo. Read Hector's staff profile to find out more about his work.
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Course location
This course is based at Highfield.
Awarding body
This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.
Entry requirements
You’ll need a 2:1 degree in a social sciences or related subject.
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English language requirements
If English isn't your first language, you'll need to complete an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to demonstrate your competence in English. You'll need all of the following scores as a minimum:
IELTS score requirements
- overall score
- 6.5
- reading
- 6.0
- writing
- 6.0
- speaking
- 6.0
- listening
- 6.0
We accept other English language tests. Find out which English language tests we accept.
Got a question?
Please contact us if you're not sure you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.
Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000
Course structure
The full-time course lasts 12 months, from September to September.
You'll study the taught part of the course over 2 semesters, lasting a total of 30 weeks. You’ll then spend 3 months completing your dissertation over the summer months.
The taught part of the course is made up of a combination of compulsory and optional modules. In the week before the first semester starts you’ll meet with your potential PhD supervisors to conduct a training needs analysis. This will inform your choice of modules over the year.
You might also be able to choose subject-specific master’s modules from across all the institutions, based on the requirements of the proposed PhD research and subject to availability.
Want more detail? See all the modules in the course.
Modules
This is a list of typical modules available on this course. Please read the programme specification to find out which modules you'll study on your pathway. You can download the programme specification in the 'About this course' section.
For entry in Academic Year 2023 to 2024
Year 1 modules
You must study the following modules :
Advanced Statistical Methods in Psychology
This module is divided into two components that focus on cutting-edge statistical techniques. The first half focuses on Structural Equation Models, covering Path Analysis, Confirmatory Factor Analysis, Structural Equation Modelling, Multigroup Models ...
Analysis of Hierarchical (Multilevel & Longitudinal) Data
This module introduces students to the main statistical modelling approaches that can handle hierarchical data structures. The module has mainly an applied scope where basic theory is introduced to ensure understanding. Practical computer sessions using M...
Area Studies: Research Techniques and Data Sources
This module deals with the practical challenges of research in area studies. Indicative content includes: the challenges of applying multi-disciplinary, inter-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary approaches; comparative methods; language and discourse anal...
Concepts & Skills
Concepts and methodologies for Area Studies
This module deals with the conceptual, theoretical and methodological challenges of researching area studies. Indicative content includes defining area studies, understanding the history of area studies, definitions, theoretical frameworks, key issues and...
Contemporary Issues and debates in Human Resource Management
This course introduces contemporary themes associated with HRM, with the objective of creating an in-depth and critical exploration of some of the challenges that we face in the workplace today. Such issues include topics such as, managing diversity, chan...
Contemporary Security Challenges
The module provides an overview of the main security challenges facing the world today. Drawing on classic and contemporary literature from International Relations and other academic disciplines, together with case studies, we consider such questions as: ...
Demographic Methods 2
The module will cover a range of more advanced methods of demographic analysis, including multiple decrement life tables, health expectancies, an introduction to event history analysis, the use of type 1 and type 2 rates in demography and sources of bias ...
Demographic Methods I
This Module provides an introduction to the technical basis of demography. It focuses on concepts and methods underpinning demographic analysis and provides a practical introduction for those professionally engaged with demographic work (in government de...
Dissertation
You will undertake a substantive piece of independent work. This is designed to demonstrate your ability to manage your own learning, to draw together information for a variety of sources and to make use of a range of concepts and techniques at the postgr...
Dissertation
You will undertake independent research on a topic of your choice within the field of Sociology and Social Policy, presenting an account of the research in the form of a dissertation. This will enable you to demonstrate skills and knowledge acquired throu...
Dissertation
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Dissertation
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Gerontology Dissertation
This module supports the requirement for students to carry out independent research on a topic of their choice within the field of Gerontology.
International Social Policy
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MSc Dissertation
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MSc Dissertation
The dissertation builds on work undertaken across other modules and provides you with an opportunity to undertake a piece of independent research in a chosen topic. Normally, your dissertation will be individually supervised.
MSc Dissertation in Politics & International Relations
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MSc Research Project
Within the context of your programme of study, you will undertake independent, original and critical research on a relevant topic. You will then communicate the research aims, objectives, methodology, analysis, results and conclusions effectively through ...
Macroeconomics
To provide students with grounding in the techniques of modern macroeconomic theory. The tools you will learn will enable you to understand cutting edge research and provide foundations on which you can build in your own research.
Microeconomics
To provide graduate students in economics with an introduction to the basic frameworks of graduate-level microeconomic theory: general equilibrium theory and game theory. Special emphasis will be given to the design, construction and the solution of econo...
Mixed Methods
This module will introduce you to the use of mixed methods for approaching and addressing research questions in a range of disciplines within social and human sciences. You will be introduced to the theories of mixed methods, and examine the ways in which...
Perspectives in Gerontology
The module involves lectures and guest lectures from different disciplines. Learning activities include lectures, informal group discussions and independent study. Students are expected to carry out some reading in advance of each session, in order to be ...
Philosophy of Social Science Research
This module will look at the dominant traditions in the philosophy of social science and how these have shaped substantive research within the study of the social sciences.
Qualitative Methods 1
The syllabus for this 10 CATS module will cover an introduction to qualitative methods and a range of qualitative data collection methods. We will consider the defining characteristics of qualitative research and its epistemological underpinnings. The ...
Quantitative Methods 1
The emphasis will be on the practical application of statistical methods and the interpretation of results using the statistical computer software SPSS. The module will draw on a range of international and UK data sources. One of the pre-requisites ...
Research Design and Practice
Research Design and Practice involves training and preliminary work for researching in social science. This module deals with the practical challenges of designing and conducting research such as defining research questions, identifying appropriate metho...
Research and Enquiry in Applied Linguistics (for MSc Social Research Methods)
In this module, we explore some key concepts and ‘ways of knowing’ which are central to taking a research perspective on language learning and language teaching: the nature of theory, data, ‘truth’, idealisation, modelling, falsification etc. NB: This ...
Researching Ageing Societies
The aim of this module is to (i) engage students in a critical debate on the transformations, challenges and potentials that ageing societies face and (ii) discuss the research methods, data and ethical implications involved in contemporary research of ol...
Social Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Social entrepreneurship is a rapidly growing movement and it has attracted an increasing attention nationally and internationally in recent years. Numerous institutions such as international organisations (e.g. World Bank), world-class universities, gover...
Survey Design
Students taking this module will gain first-hand experience in the design and implementation of surveys
Understanding Education Research
Educational research is a wide-ranging field that draws upon many different disciplines and methodologies. This introductory module aims to help you navigate this complex field by providing an overview of the common paradigms and methodologies that you ar...
Understanding Modernity
This module will explore the concepts of Modern Society and the Welfare State, based on key theories. We will engage with how modernity has been framed by classical and contemporary sociological writings and in that context analyse how individuals, collec...
Understanding Population Change
This module is an introduction to the substantive concepts of demography, how populations change and grow or shrink, and the transitions that populations make in various stages of their development. An introduction to the past, present and future world po...
Understanding Social Change
The module will address technological and demographic changes and related risks, the actors and structures that contribute and respond to social change and how it is theorised in contemporary sociology. Processes as well as impact of social change at the ...
Working Across Disciplines
This module provides an introduction to engaging with interdisciplinarity in research practice. The module will involve co-production among students and faculty from a range of disciplinary backgrounds, across all three institutions in the South Coast Doc...
You must also choose from the following modules :
Analysis of Hierarchical (Multilevel & Longitudinal) Data
This module introduces students to the main statistical modelling approaches that can handle hierarchical data structures. The module has mainly an applied scope where basic theory is introduced to ensure understanding. Practical computer sessions using M...
Applied Research Methods: Statistical Analysis of Comparisons & Group Differences
Applied Statistical Modelling
This is a postgraduate advanced module in applied statistical modelling designed to equip students with highly sought after employability skills in data analysis. The module will cover a wide range of statistical models including a revision of introductor...
Assessment of Language Proficiency
A range of key constructs in assessment theory and currently popular techniques in assessing language proficiency are reviewed and critically discussed. The overall processes involved in designing and implementing assessment procedures which are valid, re...
Behavioural Finance
Mainstream finance assumes that people are rational and is mainly concerned with how they should behave when making financial decisions. In this module, instead, we focus on how individuals make financial decisions in practice, and we use insights from ps...
Business Ethics
This module gives an overview of moral philosophy and shows how such ethical theories apply in a business context. Common ethical issues are discussed with reference to their causes and consequences. Examples of both ethical and unethical business practic...
Collective Intelligence
This module examines the recent global diffusion of participatory governance innovations that leverage collective intelligence processes. Part one explores a variety of empirical applications in comparative prospective. Concrete examples will include part...
Contemporary Security Challenges
The module provides an overview of the main security challenges facing the world today. Drawing on classic and contemporary literature from International Relations and other academic disciplines, together with case studies, we consider such questions as: ...
Contemporary Security in International Relations: Providers and Challenges (PO)
This is a Portsmouth module, offered as an optional module to students on the Masters in Social Research Methods in Southampton. The unit coordinator is Dr Patricia Shamai
Core Skills in GIS
This module is intended to provide foundational GIS skills for various Masters-levels programmes (such as the MSc in Applied GIS and Remote Sensing and MSc in Sustainability). It is intended to introduce Geographical Information Systems and Science to tho...
Credit Scoring and Data Mining
The module will start by defining the concept of Knowledge Discovery in Data (KDD) as consisting of three steps: data pre-processing, data mining and post-processing. Next, we will zoom into the data mining step and distinguish two types of data mining: ...
Critical Issues in Global Health: Concepts and Case Studies
This module provides a comprehensive overview of current issues and challenges in global health. Using relevant case studies, it will discuss trends and determinants of both communicable and non-communicable diseases, as well as assessing possible effec...
Cyber Crime, Insecurity and the Dark Web
This module is designed to introduce you to the human dimension of cybercrime and cyber security. It is not coming from a technical perspective, but instead a critical criminological approach is applied to the topic. This means that we will be questioning...
Demographic Methods 2
The module will cover a range of more advanced methods of demographic analysis, including multiple decrement life tables, health expectancies, an introduction to event history analysis, the use of type 1 and type 2 rates in demography and sources of bias ...
Demographic Methods I
This Module provides an introduction to the technical basis of demography. It focuses on concepts and methods underpinning demographic analysis and provides a practical introduction for those professionally engaged with demographic work (in government de...
Description of Language
The module explores selected approaches to linguistic description, providing an overview of phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics.
Design of Experiments
When planning experiments, it is essential that the data collected are as relevant and informative as possible. The statistical principles for the design of experiments include the choice of optimal or good treatments sets and appropriate replication of t...
Dissertation
You will undertake a substantive piece of independent work. This is designed to demonstrate your ability to manage your own learning, to draw together information for a variety of sources and to make use of a range of concepts and techniques at the postgr...
Education and Society
The module provides an understanding of the relationship between education and society. This includes the ways in which education systems reflect broader economic, political, social and cultural structures and values; how these inform education policy; th...
Environmental Impact Assessment
This module examines the process of assessing the potential impacts of major developments on the environment- known worldwide as Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). This is seen globally as major tool to help deliver sustainable development. The mod...
Epidemiological Methods
This module introduces students to the main concepts involved in epidemiological analyses. The main epidemiological study designs are introduced and two lectures focus on methods used to analyse case-control studies whilst another two focus on cohort stu...
European International Relations: Facing New Challenges DL (PO)
European countries and the European Union (EU) as a collective actor seek to co-shape the international order and forms of global governance. The EU, its member-states and associated countries face new uncertainties and risks, however, from normative and ...
Financial Accounting 1
Financial accounting relates to the measurement and recording of business transactions. It underlies the annual reports published by companies which shareholders and other stakeholder use to assess the past performance of the business and make decisions a...
GIS for Analysis of Health
This module is intended to introduce students who have already studied the principles of geographical information systems (GIS) to the concepts, methods and techniques involved in using GIS for the analysis of health. Academic study of the geography of he...
GIS for Environmental Management
This module is intended to introduce students who have already studied the principles of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) how to utilise GIS tools in environmental management. Environmental applications require specific skills on the part of the GIS...
Gender for Development Cooperation DL (PO)
Global Strategies for Growth
The aim of this module is to give you a practical grounding in the skills necessary to present a clear and concise business report.
Globalisation and Education Policy
In recent decades globalisation has impacted national education policies in industrialised, emerging and developing economies. This module will look at the different ways in which some education systems in different regions have changed their policies and...
History Dissertation
Provide you with the opportunity to make your own contribution to historical understanding, by presenting a coherent, detailed and sustained argument at length on a historical topic. Provide a supervisory framework which furnishes an appropriate level of...
Innovation and Technology Transfer (IM)
The UK government has recognised the importance of innovation and technology transfer in sustaining competitive advantage in the global knowledge economy. If successful innovation management is to take place, it is necessary to recognise when technology h...
Investigating Innovations in Learning and Teaching
When you study this module you will examine and investigate notions of innovation and notions of innovation within formal and informal learning and teaching settings. Your pre-conceptions of the role technological innovations in such settings will be chal...
Key Topics in Social Science: Measurement and Data
This module introduces key sources of social science data (both UK and non-UK), and the measurement of key concepts using these data, within a range of substantive areas. In doing so it focuses on the analysis of a number of fundamental social issues – i...
Language in Society
This module will introduce you to ways of exploring the reciprocal relationship between language and society from contemporary sociolinguistic perspectives. NB: This module is a 5 ECTS version of the module LING6006 Language in Society, and should only...
Leadership in Education
The module will provide an introduction to theories of leadership, leadership in the field of education, teacher instructional leadership for capacity building and leadership for learning to sustain school improvement.
Management in Education Organisations
As you progress to more senior roles in your school or educational institution there is a need to develop your skills and knowledge in the area of management. In this module you will focus on understanding the principles of management, applying these to e...
Methods and Analysis of Global Health Trends and Differentials
The primary objective of this module is to provide an overview of the conceptual, methodological and empirical basis for quantifying levels of health in individuals and populations, including the construction of a range of different summary measures that ...
Mixed Methods
This module will introduce you to the use of mixed methods for approaching and addressing research questions in a range of disciplines within social and human sciences. You will be introduced to the theories of mixed methods, and examine the ways in which...
Moral Psychology
This module will arm you with the skills and experience to examine and evaluate empirical psychological research on morality. We will examine classic and modern research examining questions like how people decide what is right and wrong, what motivates pe...
Open Science in Psychology
The Open Science in Psychology module focuses on training students in current open science practices – practices which are becoming increasingly popular in modern psychology research.
Population and Reproductive Health
This module will be coordinated and taught by staff in the Division of Social Statistics and Demography for MSc students. PhD students are also welcome to audit this module. The aim of this module is to enhance knowledge and understanding of the inter...
Project/Dissertation
This module will provide you with guidance and support throughout the writing of your dissertation. From discussing your initial ideas of your dissertation through the process of actually writing the document, this module will provide you with the informa...
Qualitative Methods 2
Qualitative Methods II builds upon the material learnt in Qualitative Methods I and addresses a range of specialist qualitative techniques, their underpinning theoretical framework and their practical application.
Quantitative Methods
This module will present and discuss the main econometric techniques that are used in applied econometric research, and demonstrated through applications. One of the pre-requisites for ECON6003, ECON6040 and ECON6041
Quantitative Methods 1
The emphasis will be on the practical application of statistical methods and the interpretation of results using the statistical computer software SPSS. The module will draw on a range of international and UK data sources. One of the pre-requisites ...
Quantitative Methods II
Quantitative Methods II builds upon the material learnt in Quantitative Methods I and introduces students to some commonly used statistical methods for analysing data.
Researching Ageing Societies
The aim of this module is to (i) engage students in a critical debate on the transformations, challenges and potentials that ageing societies face and (ii) discuss the research methods, data and ethical implications involved in contemporary research of ol...
Second Language Learning (for MSc Social Research Methods)
This module introduces the different theoretical approaches which have been adopted for studying the acquisition of language, and examines and assesses current theories of first and second language acquisition in the light of empirical evidence. NB: T...
Social and Psychological Approaches to Understanding Sexual Health
This module is designed to enable and encourage students to apply social psychological and related methods and theories to various aspects of sexual health, including both psychological and physical aspects.
Statistical Genetics
Statistical genetics has played a pivotal role in the discovery of genes that cause disease in humans. This module introduces the basic concepts and terms in genetics and demonstrates the use of statistical models to identify disease genes in humans.
Statistical Programming in R
The Statistical Programming in R Module is focused on extending existing skills in analyzing data from quantitative research. The focus of this course will not be on extensively expanding the mathematical knowledge of the techniques employed but will be o...
Understanding Modernity
This module will explore the concepts of Modern Society and the Welfare State, based on key theories. We will engage with how modernity has been framed by classical and contemporary sociological writings and in that context analyse how individuals, collec...
Understanding Population Change
This module is an introduction to the substantive concepts of demography, how populations change and grow or shrink, and the transitions that populations make in various stages of their development. An introduction to the past, present and future world po...
Understanding Social Change
The module will address technological and demographic changes and related risks, the actors and structures that contribute and respond to social change and how it is theorised in contemporary sociology. Processes as well as impact of social change at the ...
Writing and Written Language
The module examines the techniques of process, product, context, and instruction of writing in a second language. The first deals with composing and the writer in relation to the text; the second deals with the text produced, its structure and organisatio...
Learning and assessment
Learning
The learning activities for this course include:
- lectures
- seminars
- workshops
- independent study
- presentations
- discussions
Some module content may involve fieldwork or visits to non-academic partners.
Assessment
We’ll assess you through:
- essays
- exams
- problem-solving
- practical exercises
- oral presentations
- dissertation
Dissertation
You’ll undertake independent research on a topic of your choice, presenting your findings in a dissertation.
This will allow you to show the skills and knowledge you've learned during the course. You’ll be supported by a dissertation supervisor throughout this time.
Academic Support
We'll assign you a personal academic tutor, and you'll have access to a senior tutor.
Careers
After successfully graduating from this master’s course, you’ll move on to your PhD studies at your chosen institution.
Careers services at Southampton
We're a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022). Our Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise team will support you throughout your time as a student and for up to 5 years after graduation. This support includes:
- work experience schemes
- CV/resume and interview skills workshops
- networking events
- careers fairs attended by top employers
- a wealth of volunteering opportunities
- study abroad and summer school opportunities
We have a thriving entrepreneurship culture. You'll be able to take advantage of:
- our dedicated start-up incubator, Futureworlds
- a wide variety of enterprise events run throughout the year
- our partnership in the world’s number 1 business incubator, SETsquared
Fees, costs and funding
Tuition fees
You must get funding from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership before applying for this course.
Find out if you're eligible on the South Coast DTP’s website.
Fees for a year's study:
- UK students pay £9,250.
- EU and international students pay £24,200.
What your fees pay for
Your tuition fee covers the full cost of tuition and any exams.
Find out how to pay your tuition fees.
Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. Explore:
Southampton Economic, Social and Political Sciences Postgraduate International Scholarship
A scholarship of £3,000 is available to international students studying for a postgraduate master’s in Economic, Social and Political Sciences.
Find out more about the Southampton Economic, Social and Political Sciences International Scholarship, including eligibility and conditions.
Southampton Social Statistics and Demography Chris Skinner Postgraduate International Scholarship
Two scholarships of £5,000 each are available to international students studying for a postgraduate master’s in Social Statistics and Demography.
Find out more about the Southampton Social Statistics and Demography Chris Skinner Postgraduate International Scholarship, including eligibility, deadlines and how to apply.
Other postgraduate funding options
A variety of additional funding options may be available to help you pay for your master’s study. Both from the University and other organisations.
Funding for EU and international students
Find out about funding you could get as an international student.
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Application deadlines
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Supporting information
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You’ll need to include information about:
- your knowledge of the subject area
- why you want to study a postgraduate qualification in this course
- how you intend to use your qualification
You'll also need to send 2 academic references.
Please include the required paperwork showing your first degree and your IELTS English language test score (if you are a non-native English speaker) with your application. Without these, your application may be delayed.
What happens after you apply
You'll be able to track your application through our online Applicant Record System.
We will aim to send you a decision 6 weeks after you have submitted your application.
Unfortunately, due to number of applications we receive, we may not be able to give you specific feedback on your application if you are unsuccessful.
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- Understanding the structure and engagement of personal networks that support older people with complex care needs in marginalised communities and their ability to adapt to increasingly ‘digitalised’ health and social care
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- Wideband fibre optical parametric amplifiers for Space Division Multiplexing technology
- Will it stick? Exploring the role of turbulence and biological glues on ocean carbon storage
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