• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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Overview

Social statistics and social research provide policymakers, academics and others with valuable insights into the behaviour of people. This Masters course will give you an understanding of social research, with a particular focus on quantitative methods and social statistics.

You’ll learn about social research methods and the theories behind them, while undertaking detailed training on a wide range of statistical methods. You’ll also gain a thorough knowledge of statistical software and learn a range of highly sought-after technical skills, including accessing, preparing, analysing and summarising complex quantitative datasets.

Modules cover core and advanced issues of social research design and techniques of statistical analysis. There are specialist modules that address important emerging areas in social statisics, covering data management,big data, and social network analysis. Students also choose one option module in another area of social research, for instance on qualitative data analysis or policy research. Students can exit at PG Cert and PG Dip awards.

Course objectives

This course is designed to provide you with an in-depth understanding of social research, with a particular focus on social statistics and quantitative methods. It includes orientation material on social research methods as a whole, and detailed training on a wide range of statistical methods, with advanced modules on data management and emerging priority research areas, such as big data and social network analysis. Teaching covers the theories behind the methods and training in using datasets and analysing them with statistical software. You’ll gain a variety of highly marketable skills in the areas of social research and social statistics.

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ University of Stirling

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Students graduating with a minimum of 70% (65% for 211/985) in a four year Bachelor's degree are considered.

课程信息

学制：全日制(12 个月)

学费：£16,775.00 (¥ 151,477) /年

开学时间：2022九月27日

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留学地点：University of StirlingStirling,FK9 4LA, Scotland