Department of Social & Policy Sciences, Programme Catalogue 2015/16 |
THXX-AFM15: MRes European Social Policy |
Leading to the award of MASTER OF RESEARCH IN EUROPEAN SOCIAL POLICY |
Mode of attendance: Full-time |
NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:- This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
- THXX-AFL10: PG Dip Research (European Social Policy)
- THXX-AFC12: PG Cert Research (European Social Policy)
- Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11
- Programme progression requirement: not applicable
- Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30
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SP50279 | Comparative public policy and social welfare: cross-national, European and global perspectives | 6 Credits |
Designated Essential Units : |
XX50133 | Short research apprenticeship project (MRes) | 6 Credits |
XX50134 | Quantitative methods 1: introduction to quantitative methods | 6 Credits |
XX50136 | Qualitative methods 1 | 6 Credits |
XX50170 | Principles & skills of social research | 6 Credits |
SP50144 | Research for policy: concepts, methods and values | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select 1 units from the following list: |
You may not select a unit already chosen from the list above. You may find it beneficial to audit an additional unit from this list to help develop XX50137 (Long research apprenticeship project). Please discuss this with your Director of Studies. |
XX50135 | Quantitative methods 2 | 6 Credits |
XX50138 | Qualitative methods 2 | 6 Credits |
XX50207 | Independent research essay | 6 Credits |
SP50122 | Comparative research methods | 6 Credits |
SP50251 | Policy evaluation: methods and techniques | 6 Credits |
ZZ50005 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 Credits |
Designated Essential Units : |
XX50137 | Long research apprenticeship project (MRes) | 12 Credits |
Designated Essential Units : Select 1 units from the following list: |
XX50135 | Quantitative methods 2 | 6 Credits |
XX50138 | Qualitative methods 2 | 6 Credits |
Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units |
XX50140 | MRes dissertation | 30 Credits |