¿Qué aprenderé?

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

¿En cuál departamento estoy?

Research Centre for Social Sciences

Opciones de estudio

a tiempo completo (1 )

Costos de estudio

£22.250,00 (US$ 27.605) por año

Esta es una tarifa fija

*El precio que se muestra es una referencia, por favor verificar con la institución

Fecha de inicio

18 Septiembre 2023

Lugar

University of York

Heslington,

York,

YO10 5DD, England

Requerimiento de entrada

Para estudiantes de Estados Unidos

For a research degree, such as an MPhil or a PhD, you would normally need a Bachelors degree plus either a Masters degree in a relevant subject or some experience of conducting research. If you're a non-native English speaking applicant you must provide evidence of your English language ability.

Para estudiantes internacionales

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.

Puede haber diferentes requisitos de IELTS en función del curso elegido.