Sociological Research | University of Manchester

Course summary

This course aims to educate and train you to give you the requisite skills and knowledge to become an effective, professional sociological researcher. This entails teaching:

The philosophical underpinnings of sociology;
Key issues and questions in sociology;
Key sociological theories;
Key issues in selected substantive areas of sociology (students are offered a range of options of such substantive areas);
Principles of research design;
Techniques and principles of quantitative analysis; and
Techniques and principles of qualitative analysis.

This is a recognised 1+3 entry route for ESRC PhD training.

Entry requirements

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Fees and funding

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Sponsorship information

The Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme offers a £3,000 fee reduction to Manchester alumni who achieved a first-class bachelor's degree within the last three years and are progressing to postgraduate study.

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