MSc Social Science Research Methods (Management)

This programme comprises six taught units followed by a dissertation. The dissertation presents you with an opportunity to pursue an independent, in-depth study of a topic relating to management and organisation, reflecting on the theoretical, empirical and/or methodological issues covered in the taught element of the programme.

Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content for our MSc in Social Science Research Methods (Management).

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in Sociology; Research Methods; Business; or Management degrees.

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An upper second-class undergraduate honours degree or international equivalent in Anthropology, Business Ethics, Communication Studies, Criminology, Education, Geography, History, International Development, International Studies, Law, Media Studies, Organisational Behaviour/Theory, Politics, or Public Health.

This must include a 2:1 or equivalent in at least 3 different management or work/organisation related units, including:

Business Ethics/Corporate Social Responsibility, Critical Perspectives on Work/Organisation, Corporate/Organisational Culture, Digital Business, Grand Challenges, Management (HRM/Strategy/Governance/Leadership), Management Consulting, Marketing, Operations Management, Organisational Behaviour/Theory, Organisational Studies, Project Management, Public Management, Research Methods, and Sociology/societal concepts.

If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date.

We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply.

We will also consider your application if your grades are slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements, if you have at least one of the following:

• Evidence of significant, relevant work experience (minimum six months paid or voluntary) in research, policy or management roles in sectors such as charitable organisations / third sector, social enterprises, think tanks, international development, healthcare, or social work (with subject and module requirements met).
• A postgraduate qualification.
  
  

If this is the case, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant work experience and/or qualifications. Specific module requirements would still apply and can be met in either undergraduate or postgraduate qualification.

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.