Postgraduate study
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Social Statistics in Manchester is building on the success of the Cathie Marsh Centre for Census and Survey Research in attracting students on to its MSc programme in Social Research Methods and Statistics and for further postgraduate study. Our graduate courses are formally recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (1+3 and +3 schemes).
The academic staff in Social Statistics contributed to the excellent result obtained by Sociology in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise when 40% of the research activity was ranked at the 4* level, the highest proportion of any sociology return in the country.
MSc in Social Research Methods and Statistics
This course provides a firm grounding in advanced quantitative methods, taught within an applied social science framework, and offers relevant and marketable skills for a career in research. It is recognised for PhD training by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and is taught with an emphasis on hands-on training in the application of methods and software. The course is available full-time over one year or part-time over two years. More details
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PhD opportunities in Social Statistics
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PhD students are highly valued members of Social Statistics and we strive to provide a supportive and stimulating environment for study. We welcome applications to study both methodological and substantive contemporary social, economic and political questions using up-to-date and imaginative quantitative approaches. It is possible for potential students to receive joint supervision from specialists in other disciplines in the School of Social Sciences or from elsewhere in the University. Research may be UK focused or have an international comparative dimension.
We are particularly keen to receive applications in the following research areas:
- Longitudinal Data Analysis
- Multilevel Modelling
- Data Rights, Confidentiality and Privacy Research
- Social Network Analysis
- Relationships and relationship structures
- Work and Employment
- Public Engagement
- Census & Survey Research
- Health Inequalities
Doing a PhD
If you already have a good Master’s degree then you can apply to be enrolled directly on to the PhD programme. Alternatively, if you have a good first degree you will probably have to register for our 1+3 programme which includes a 1 year MSc in Social Research Methods and Statistics followed by a 3 year PhD. This will give you the opportunity to gain research skills that are essential to work at doctoral level. Of course, you needn’t do your PhD on a full-time basis; part-time study is also a possibility.
How to apply
Potential applicants should have a good first degree (first or upper second). 'In the first instance expressions of interest should be addressed to the Director of postgraduate Research: Vanessa Gash. email: vanessa.gash@manchester.ac.uk
Formal applications can be made on-line or by mail (forms available from Vicky Barnes who administers our postgraduate admissions).
Available funding 2012
We hope to have a number of funded studentships available for 2012 from the ESRC through the North West DTC. These prestigious awards include fees, an annual stipend and an additional allowance for research expenses. More details.
There is also a bursary - the Stanley Jevons postgraduate loyalty bursary - for University of Manchester undergraduates who start an ESRC-recognised Masters. More details.