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Social Science

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  • University/Institute Name Sheffield Hallam University
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration1 year
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Position Details (Master's)

Learn fundamental research methodologies in preparation for work in social research, social policy, and governmental and commercial organisations with the Social Science program at Sheffield Hallam University.

Key facts

  • Learn social research methods and the supporting theories and philosophies.
  • Develop areas of specialist interests and integrate these into your methodological training.
  • Benefit from discussing research issues with students from other postgraduate and doctoral courses.

Focus on research specialisms encompassing sociology, social policy, politics, criminology, education studies, urban studies, youth studies and cultural studies. In the Social Science program at Sheffield Hallam University you can study a range of research methodologies including interview-based narrative and biographical research, case studies, media analysis and statistical analysis of large data sets. Critique current developments, then design and conduct your own original research.

Courses include:

  • Philosophies Of Research: Classical Social Theory
  • Philosophies Of Research: Contemporary Social Theory
  • Methodology: Positivist Tradition
  • Methodology: Social Constructionism
  • Qualitative Research
  • Survey Method: Design And Application

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Sep 2026