Social Research (Local Government and Public Policy), Postgraduate Diploma

University of Birmingham, the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
Postgraduate Diploma	Full-time	1 year	September	GBP 4380 per year	GBP 9427 per year
Postgraduate Diploma	Part-time	2 years	September	GBP 2190 per year	find out

About Social Research (Local Government and Public Policy), Postgraduate Diploma - at University of Birmingham

This programme aims to provide students with a solid foundation in a broad range of social science research methods as well as basic research skills. Students will acquire a general overview of the philosophy of social research, and understand how this informs research design, methods of data collection and analysis. They will also develop an ability to use a range of research methods, to communicate research findings effectively and an understanding of the potential use of and impact of their research within and beyond academia.

Careers: Many students go on to do a PhD after completing the MA. Others have followed a career in local authorities, government departments, health authorities, management consultancy, media, the voluntary sector and so on.

Entry requirements

Students need to have an IELTS score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.

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