MSC Social Research Methods

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MSC Social Research Methods

University of Manchester
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Introduction

MSC Social Research Methods is a Masters program taught at University of Manchester, UK. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 year) options.

The University of Manchester’s MSc Social Research Methods and Statistics trains you in advanced quantitative methods for social research. You study how to design research, analyse data, and generate evidence that informs policy, practice, and social change. The course includes applied statistics and the analysis of complex data.

You study full-time and attend in person. The programme includes training in software use, including R, Stata, SPSS, and Excel, in a supportive learning environment. The University of Manchester also states that you can transition from master’s to PhD study through a fully-funded 1+3 pathway with its ESRC North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in MSC Social Research Methods at University of Manchester for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by University of Manchester.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Manchester as pre-requiste for admission in MSC Social Research Methods.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, inany discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

  • IELTS Academic test score of 7 overall, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.5
  • TOEFL IBT 100 with 25 in writing and no further score below 22 in each section. TOEFL code for Manchester is 0757. From 2026: 5 overall, with 5 in writing and no other subskill below 4.5
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 76 overall, with 76 in writing and no further score below 70
  • Pre-Sessional English Courses: 6 Week Pre-Sessional Course: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and no more than one sub-skill of 6.0. 10 Week Pre-sessional Course: IELTS 6.0 overall with 6.0 or above in each sub-skill
  • English language test validity: Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.

Scholarships

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.

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