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PCert, MA Methods of Social Research

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Course Overview

You develop the skills and competences that employers are looking for including: research and analysis; policy development and interpretation; independent thought; writing and presentation, as well as time management and leadership skills.

You also become fully involved in the professional research culture of the school. A postgraduate degree in the area of social and public policy is a particularly flexible and valuable qualification that can lead to many exciting opportunities and professions.

General Eligibility

A good honours degree in a relevant subject. In certain circumstances, the School will consider applicants who have not followed a conventional education path and these cases are assessed individually.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS (including IELTS Indicator) 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)

    TOEFL iBT 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in R; 21 in W; 17 in L; 20 in S)

Programme Information
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Course Category

Humanities and Social Sciences

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Campus Name

Canterbury

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Course Level

Postgraduate

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Duration

Full-time, 1 year & Part-time, 2 years

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Available Intake

September

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IELTS Score

6.0

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Tuition Fees Range

Home full-time: £9500, EU full-time: £13500, International full-time: £18000, Home part-time: £4750, EU part-time: £6750, International part-time: £9000,

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