Master of Science in Social Inequalities and Research Methods

University of Warwick

UK,England

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12 Months

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CAD 23,460/year

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1965

Total Students: 29,534 +

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Coventry CV4 7AL, United Kingdom

Master of Science in Social Inequalities and Research Methods

Program 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