MSc Social Statistics and Social Research

University of Stirling

The growing need to understand human behaviour, identify societal problems, and find their solutions is driving the global social sciences and humanities services market. It’s expected to grow to £87 billion ($116 billion) in 2029 (The Business Research Company Jan 2025). Our Masters in Social Statistics and Social Research provides advanced skills in working with quantitative data and broader training on social research methods. Gain advanced social research skills On the Social Statistics and Social Research Masters degree you’ll: gain skills coveted by a wide range of public, private and voluntary organisations learn advanced quantitative research methods utilise national level data resources and research infrastructure (including the UK Data Service) develop the skills needed to design a research project train in statistical and database packages used by industry such as Stata, R, and Tableau explore data management and emerging priority research areas, such as big data and social network analysis showcase your ability to focus on a contemporary research topic of your choice. In the Advanced Data Management and Visualisation module you'll collaborate with students from the University of Texas at Dallas. You'll take part in workshops and team up on shared projects. It's a great chance to build international connections and experience cross-cultural learning. Further study opportunities This course is ideal if you're planning to pursue PhD research. It meets Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) training guidelines. You'll also have excellent opportunities to secure PhD funding through student- or supervisor-led projects that value the advanced research and statistical skills this Masters course develops. Be part of a vibrant social research community As an MSc Social Statistics and Social Research student, you’ll become part of the dynamic Social Surveys and Social Statistics research group in the Faculty of Social Sciences. This active community hosts regular seminars and workshops. You'll be part of a research community with a strong track record of attracting major research funding from Research Councils, Government, independent and charitable funders, and the European Commission. Become an expert in statistical analysis and the use of social science data resources with our diverse and in-depth modules. You’ll complete 120 credits in taught modules and - for the Masters - a 15,000 word dissertation.

University of Stirling