Study MA Social Research at University of York in the UK, Research Centre for Social Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- From United States
- International
Pathways options
- By other partners

What will I learn?

Prepare for a career in social science research.

This course gives you the ideal platform to showcase your capabilities to future employers and PhD programmes alike – so you can break new ground in the worlds of professional and academic research.

Drawing on expertise from across the social sciences, you'll develop highly sought-after research skills to world-class standards. You can tailor your studies to your own interests from the social sciences, and you'll complete your final independent research project or dissertation in one of our social sciences departments:

Economics
Education
Health Sciences
History
Language and Linguistic Science
Politics
Psychology
Social Policy and Social Work
Sociology
Environment
York Law School
York Management School
Centre for Women's Studies

Accreditation

The MA is recognised by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), so it's ideal if you are seeking ESRC funding for a PhD. This recognition also demonstrates the high quality of the training you'll receive.

Assessment and feedback

You'll be assessed through a variety of methods including ‘open’ essays (where an assignment is prepared in your own time), presentations, group work and a dissertation.

Careers and skills

Graduates finish this course well equipped to pursue further study, such as a PhD. You will also gain relevant and highly sought-after skills that qualify you for a research career in academic institutions, local and central government, or commercial research.

Career opportunities

Social Researcher
Youth Development Worker
Civil Service Fast Streamer
Market research executive
Higher Education research and teaching
Insight Executive

Which department am I in?

Research Centre for Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees

£22,250.00 (US$ 27,129) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

18 September 2023

Venue

University of York

Heslington,

York,

YO10 5DD, England

Entry requirements

For students from United States

For a postgraduate taught course such as a Masters, you would normally need a Bachelors degree from a recognised institution. Typically you would need at least the equivalent to a UK upper second class honours degree, however some courses will accept lower second class honours degrees. Actual requirements will vary by course. A score of 3.2 out of 4.0 is considered comparable to a UK 2.1; A score of 2.8 out of 4.0 is considered comparable to a UK 2.2. If you're a non-native English speaking applicant you must provide evidence of your English language ability.

For international students

Undergraduate degree: 2:1 or equivalent in a relevant subject. We are willing to consider your application if you have lower qualifications, especially if you have high marks in relevant modules and/or appropriate professional experience. If you are applying with a lower qualification, you must include a written work sample with your application. English language requirements: IELTS 6.5, minimum 6.5 in Writing and 6.0 in all other components, TOEFL 87, minimum 23 in Writing and 21 in all other components.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.