The course offers you the opportunity to improve your knowledge and understanding of the factors which shape social needs and the ways in which different societies have responded to these. This will enhance your research skills and enable you to undertake an independent research project on a topic of your choice.
The research training on this MSc has been approved by the ESRC (via the Scottish Graduate School in Social Sciences ) as suitable for undertaking a PhD in the social sciences.
The research methods course is aimed at the following groups:
Academic requirements First-class or Second-class Honours degree, or International equivalent, in Social Policy or related discipline. Don’t meet the academic entry requirements? We offer the Pre-Masters Preparation Course at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre, for international students (non-UK/Ireland). English language requirements You're required to have a suitable minimum level of competency in the English language if your first language is not English or if you have not been educated wholly or mainly in the medium of English. For postgraduate studies, the University of Strathclyde requires a minimum overall score of IELTS 6.5 ( with no score below 6.0 ) or equivalent. Tests are valid for two years. Pre-sessional courses in English are available. If you’re a national of an English speaking country recognised by UK Visas and Immigration ( please check most up-to-date list on the Home Office website ) or you have successfully completed an academic qualification (at least equivalent to a UK bachelor's degree) in any of these countries, then you do not need to present any additional evidence. If you are from a country not recognised as an English speaking country by the United Kingdom Visa and Immigrations (UKVI), please check our English requirements before making your application.