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
