Master of Science Degree in Social Research Policy and Innovation Msr

Master of Science Degree in Social Research Policy and Innovation Msr is a Masters program taught at Midlands State University, Zimbabwe. Intake: September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (18 months) options.

The Master of Science Degree in Social Research, Policy and Innovation (MSR) at Midlands State University is an advanced programme in social science research methods. Students study research design and ethics, advanced qualitative and quantitative research, and modules on social research applied to policy and innovation. The programme also covers research on gender, childhood and youth, health, and policy evaluation.

The programme has a duration of 18 months and an actual credit load of 270 (minimum 270; maximum 360). It is structured across Level 1 and Level 2, including taught modules and a Level 2 Semester 1 dissertation (MSR801). Students are prepared for independent, high-quality social science research that informs policy, and the programme includes a dissertation focused on research.

Modules

• MSR701 Philosophy of Social Research
• MSR702 Research Design, Practice and Ethics
• MSR703 Advanced Qualitative Research
• MSR704 Advanced Quantitative Research
• MSR705 Researching Gender
• MSR706 Researching Childhood and Youth
• MSR707 Mixed Method Approach
• MSR708 Social Research and Policy
• MSR709 Social Research and Innovation
• MSR710 Advanced Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis (SPSS, Nvivo)
• MSR711 Policy Evaluation
• MSR801 Dissertation

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science Degree in Social Research Policy and Innovation Msr at Midlands State University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Midlands State University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Midlands State University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science Degree in Social Research Policy and Innovation Msr.

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

Normal Entry

• A grade of C or better in O Level Mathematics.
• At least a 2.1 degree in Sociology or any relevant social science discipline from a recognised university or a post-graduate diploma in a relevant social science discipline.
• Relevant professional experience is also considered.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.msu.ac.zw/master-of-science-degree-in-social-research-policy-and-innovation-msr

• Public research organisations
• Academic institutions
• Non-academic research institutions
• Social welfare and humanitarian aid provision
• Criminal justice system and policing institutions
• Marketing
• Tourism
• Media
• Development work
• Policy development and analysis
• Non and Inter-Governmental Organisations
• Youth work
• Health services management
• Doctoral studies within the social science discipline