Social Research MA
The University of York
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Social Research MA at The University of York for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Business and Management (Non-Specific).
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Business and Management
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Business and Management (Non-Specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £28000 | £30000 | £41000 |
25-75 percentile range | £24500 - £35000 | £25000 - £37000 | £29000 - £52000 |
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Course Description
Drawing on expertise across the social sciences, you'll gain highly sought after research skills to world-class standards - as defined by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
You'll be prepared for a career in doctoral research or social science research, and choose to tailor your studies to your own interests from the social sciences.
You complete your final independent research project or dissertation in one of our social sciences departments
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Social Research MA at The University of York
50% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
30% | Finance Professionals |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Information Technology Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
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Costs
Tuition Fees Social Research MA
Ireland | £9990 | year 1 |
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EU | £22250 | year 1 |
England UK | £9990 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9990 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9990 | year 1 |
Wales | £9990 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9990 | year 1 |
International | £22250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £10590 | year 1 |
EU | £23900 | year 1 |
England UK | £10590 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £10590 | year 1 |
Scotland | £10590 | year 1 |
Wales | £10590 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £10590 | year 1 |
International | £23900 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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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.
University Rankings
Positions of The University of York in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of York in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #14
- #89
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 34 university rankings of The University of York
About The University of York
The University of York, usually abbreviated to Ebor, is a collegiate research university based in the historic and picturesque city of York, England. It has two main campuses, East and West, which are just a few minute’s walking distance apart. It also has another site known as King’s Manor just North-West of the city centre.
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Student composition of The University of York
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of York by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14725
- postgraduates:
- 5975
- Total:
- 20700
Where is this programme taught
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MA Arts & Social Sciences MA (UG) | University of Dundee | - | - | - | £9250 | £20900 | - | Dundee | On campus Full-time | |
Archaeological Practice (Economic and Social Research) MSc | Birkbeck, University of London | - | - | - | £5400 | £9915 | - | London | On campus Part-time | |
Social Research in Education MRes | The University of Winchester | - | - | - | £9550 | £17450 | - | Winchester | On campus Full-time | |
Social Research and Psychosocial Studies MRes | Birkbeck, University of London | - | - | - | £5400 | £9915 | - | London | On campus Part-time | |
Social Science Research Methods (Management) MSc | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9700 | £21100 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
Social Research and Applied Linguistics MRes | Birkbeck, University of London | - | - | - | £5400 | £9915 | - | London | On campus Part-time | |
Social Research MA | The University of Sheffield | - | - | - | £9850 | £21400 | - | Sheffield | On campus Part-time | |
Methods of Social Research MA | University of Kent | - | - | - | £6500 | £14670 | - | Canterbury | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023