MSc in Social Research
These postgraduate programmes aim to create highly sought-after researchers who are ready to apply their advanced knowledge and practical skills in the workplace or on further research.
You will learn how to collect, analyse and interpret social data and become skilled in interview techniques, surveys, problem-solving, communication skills and the latest industry software.
Students examine issues from across the social sciences and are introduced to both quantitative and qualitative research methods before having the option of specialising.
During the programme, you will research real world issues, for example evaluating local health care services, predicting voting behaviour during elections or researching the impact of Hull’s year as the 2017 UK City of Culture on local people.
Taught by experienced researchers who are experts in their fields, the interesting and varied curriculum will be delivered through an enquiry-based approach to teaching including small-group work, tutorials, workshops and independent study.
It was designed with input from industry experts, former students and leading academics to ensure that it meets the demands of the modern social research industry.
Students will be provided with a high level of academic support across the programme. Where possible, all modules will be taught on one specific day (currently Thursdays) to accommodate part-time and working students.
There are two variants:
- MSc in Social Research
- MSc in Social Research (Doctoral Training Pathway)
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 25
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Student Futures at the University of Hull provides the following information, advice and guidance to students and alumni , as well as a number of ways in which students can develop their employability, gain experience and connect with employers:
Student Opportunities
Students have the opportunity to network with employers at events and careers fairs and gain an insight into the workplace
Our Employer Mentoring Programme gives you the chance to have mentor from a workplace of interest.
Students can achieve a Hull Employability Award to recognise their efforts to develop their employability skills
The Hull Internships Programme offers paid internships with local employers.
Whilst studying at Hull you can spend a period of study abroad – from a short summer school to a full year at a partner University
Students can also undertake an overseas internship or volunteering opportunity with one of our trusted partners overseas.
An extensive programme of on-campus events including Jobs Fairs, employer presentations and employability workshops.
Students can also have practice interviews and participate in mock assessment centres. Practice online tests are also available.
Many of our programmes incorporate professional and employability skills modules.
Advice and Guidance
Unlimited, personalised advice and guidance - one-to-one careers advice and guidance with a trained, expert Careers Consultant
Drop-ins for quick queries
Help and information on finding a part-time job
Help with career decision-making – deciding what next
Help and information about ways to develop employability, gain experience and connect with employers
Extensive online careers guides
Advice on studying abroad - opportunities, locations, costs and any funding available
Advice and information on working/volunteering with one of our trusted partners overseas
Advice and information on setting up a business, including finance
Advice and information on further study
Advice, information and guidance on jobs and internships - and how to secure them
Extensive programme of workshops and presentations on campus
PSW Opportunity
Psw 2 yrs
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
The majority of our taught Masters programmes require that you hold a qualification equivalent to a lower second-class Bachelor Honours (or 2.2).
We generally consider a Bachelor degree of a minimum three years in duration, awarded by a nationally recognised higher education institution in India to be comparable to a UK Bachelor Honours degree.
Lower second-class (2.2) equivalent
Overall 50%
Upper second-class (2.1) equivalent
Overall 60%
India
Standard XII
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
National Open School
70% in English
Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (English)
Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
70% in English
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)* - Academic Test (all test centres)
6.5 overall (with a minimum 6.0 in each skill)
6.0 overall with 6.0 in each skill accepted for entry to degrees with integrated foundation year
IELTS Indicator Test
6.0 (with at least 5.5 in all skills)
Pearson Academic Test of English (PTE Academic)*
54 overall (with a minimum of 51 in each skill)
TOEFL iBT*
79 overall and at least 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, 17 in writing
TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition Test
79 overall with at least 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
7850 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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