MSc in Applied Social Research
General Course Information
This Masters course aims to equip students with the skills necessary for the conduct of social research, including advanced training in quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The course is multi-disciplinary and career-focused. We aim to create a stimulating learning environment for our students and put great store in the search for innovative directions in research. We teach through a combination of lectures and workshops which encourage interaction, dialogue and debate between students and between students and their lecturers. Our teaching team comprises individuals with high-level research and teaching skills who have a strong repertoire of experience in the design, conduct, and publication of research. As you navigate this web page, I hope you will get a good sense of what this Masters course involves and of the application of the skills you will learn to real world research environments. I invite you to spend a few minutes on our web page learning more about this Masters. You will, no doubt, have questions about the course and I encourage you to call or email myself if you have any queries. I am happy to meet with you if you think that would be helpful.
Dr Louise Caffrey, Course Director