Social Inequalities and Research Methods MSc
The University of Warwick
Key Course Facts
Course Description
The Social Inequalities and Research Methods MSc is a wide-ranging course for students interested in social inequality and who wish to develop the skills necessary to examine it. Join Warwick Sociology to develop theoretical awareness of the social processes that generate social inequality, and a set of cutting-edge research skills and methodologies to empirically study its causes and effects.
Course overview
This course will introduce you to several dimensions of social inequality. You will study key topics such as social class and social stratification, work and employment, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, health and disability. You will develop an in-depth understanding of key theoretical approaches and concepts for understanding inequality, and you will be introduced to key empirical studies in the area of social inequalities.
The main aim of this course is to provide you with a thorough training in sophisticated qualitative and quantitative research methods that can be used to understand social inequalities. You will have the opportunity to further specialise in research methods of your choice in your dissertation project.
By the end of this course, you will have solid skills in research design, data collection, data management, and data analysis, and a wide-ranging understanding of the methodological and analytical aspects in the study of social inequalities.
Skills from this degree
- Ability to analyse and evaluate research in the broad field of social inequality
- Ability to analyse and evaluate theories that seek to explain causes and effects of social inequality
- Ability to critically evaluate and utilise basic and advanced quantitative and qualitative techniques for the study of social inequality
- Ability to conduct independent research
- Ability to write about complex ideas in a clear way
- Ability to understand and assess claims to knowledge made by a range of relevant disciplines
This information is applicable for 2024 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees Arts
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- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Business, Computer and Social Studies
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Faculty of Sciences excepting MORSE
Minimum requirements
**An Upper Second Class (2:1) honours degree or equivalent**
English language requirements
You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following:
Band B
IELTS score of 7.0 with no more than two components at 6.5 or 6.0, or other accepted language test.
International qualifications
We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About The University of Warwick
The University of Warwick, often shortened to Warw, is a government funded research university situated on the outer limits of Coventry, England. With an eye on the future, Warw intends to establish itself by 2030 as one of the world’s exceptional universities, helping to transform the region, country and world for collective good by the application of research. The main campus is located between Coventry and Warwickshire on almost three square kilometres of leafy woodland.
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Student composition of The University of Warwick
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Warwick by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 18235
- postgraduates:
- 7835
- Total:
- 26070
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