Master of Science - Social Statistics and Social Research

Social statistics and social research provide policymakers, academics and others with valuable insights into the behaviour of people. This Masters will give students an understanding of social research, with a particular focus on quantitative methods and social statistics.

The students will learn about social research methods and the theories behind them, while undertaking detailed training on a wide range of statistical methods. They will also gain knowledge of statistical software and learn highly sought-after technical skills, including accessing, preparing, analysing and summarising complex quantitative datasets.

Modules cover core and advanced issues of social research design and techniques of statistical analysis. There are specialist modules that address important emerging areas in social statistics, covering data management,big data, and social network analysis. Students also choose one option module in another area of social research, for instance on qualitative data analysis or policy research.