Social Science Research Methods (Politics) MSc
University of Bristol
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Social Science Research Methods (Politics) MSc at University of Bristol for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Anthropology.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Anthropology 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £26000 | £29500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £30000 | £20000 - £30500 | £24500 - £38000 |
All Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology courses of University of Bristol
Salary of all UK Graduates of Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23516 | £21703 | £25538 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20611 - £27195 | £16439 - £27509 | £19951 - £33344 |
All Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology Courses in the UK
Course Description
This MSc provides Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)-approved research training in politics and international relations. We aim to provide a thorough grounding in practical methodological skills through hands-on experience and the critical exploration of relevant examples and case studies. It is particularly suited to those seeking a career as a social science researcher or continuing to PhD level, including ESRC-funded doctoral study.
The School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies promotes a close-knit student community with easy access to members of staff who all give a high priority to teaching and supervision while maintaining high-quality, high-volume research.
The programme provides thorough theoretical and practical knowledge of the variety of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods available to the social scientist, and the main methods of data analysis. This MSc also covers the research process, ethical considerations and social theory. You will be encouraged to apply your methods training to substantive research interests.
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 Science Research Methods (Politics) MSc at University of Bristol
| 20% | Elementary occupations |
| 20% | Legal professionals |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
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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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees Law, Econ, Medicine, English
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Law, Econ, Medicine, English
Costs
Tuition Fees Social Science Research Methods (Politics) MSc
| Channel Islands | £5750 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £5750 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5750 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £5750 | year 1 |
| Wales | £5750 | year 1 |
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
of University of Bristol
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 39 different rankings
Positions of University of Bristol in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Bristol in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #10
- #12
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- Politics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #16
- #20
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- Politics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #6
- #27
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #11
- #91
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
See all 39 university rankings of University of Bristol
About University of Bristol
List of 408 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Bristol - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Bristol
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Bristol by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22265
- postgraduates:
- 6860
- Total:
- 29125
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Politics”: 870 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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FAQ about Social Science Research Methods (Politics) MSc University of Bristol
- Tuition fees for this programme are 11500 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £25610 15 months after graduation, £26000 3 years after graduation and £29500 after graduation.
- Elementary occupations (20%), Legal professionals (20%), Sales occupations (10%), Artistic, literary and media occupations (10%)
- 10 graduates rated the course 71. This means that 71% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of Bristol achieved the highest ranking for Politics. It is ranked #12 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Politics). See all subject rankings for University of Bristol.
- Social Science Research Methods (Politics) MSc is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Bristol.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 143 which is among the
Percentile among all Politics students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 17 January, 2025
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024