爱丁堡大学社会政策与社会研究
The degree equips students with the conceptual tools and empirical evidence necessary for investigating social policy and policy-making, including critical assessment of the role of research evidence in policy development and implementation. Graduates will be able to apply their knowledge and understanding and analytical and methodological skills in conducting social research in different policy contexts.
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.
The programme consists of four compulsory modules (60 credits), four optional modules (60 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits).
Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MSc in Social Policy and Social Research.
Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change.
Compulsory modules
Students take four compulsory modules (60 credits in total):
- Understanding the Policy Process
- Social Problems and Intervention
- Evidence for Policy and Practice
- Comparative Social Policy
Each of the four compulsory modules is offered as both a campus-based module and a fully-online module. The online version of each module does not require attendance on campus, providing greater flexibility for students combining study with work, particularly those taking the programme over two to five years.
Optional modules
Students select any four optional modules (60 credits in total) from the following list.
Several of the optional modules are offered as both a campus-based module and a fully-online module. In making their selection of four optional modules, students may select a maximum of two of the following three modules: Systematic Review Design and Planning; Systematic Reviews for Complex Policy Issues; Research Engagement, Participation and Impact.
- Introduction to Regression Analysis
- Introduction to Qualitative Methods
- Systematic Review Design and Planning
- Survey Design
- Impact Evaluation Methods
- Using Stata Efficiently and Effectively
- Advanced Qualitative Methods
- Advanced Quantitative Methods
- Research Engagement, Participation and Impact
- Systematic Reviews for Complex Policy Issues
- Ethnography
Visit the UCL Institute of Education website for more information, including module descriptions, which can be seen by clicking on the module title.