Masters Degrees in Research Skills

This Master's degree in Social Research Methods aims to provide advanced training in a range of research methods used in the social sciences.

Our MSc Social Science Research (Business and Management Studies) programme will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the key methodological and philosophical debates that shape the social sciences, and equip you with the specialised research tools and skills that useful in business and management.

Develop your skills in research design. Complete intensive training in social research methods and approaches. Learn to present aspects of research in a range of engaging ways.

Social research methods are a means of providing evidence to examine ideas about society - they are a way of 'knowing'. This course seeks to introduce you to a portfolio of research skills that will help you not only to become a competent researcher but also to expand your employment horizons.

You can choose to complete this programme as a PGC, PGD or MA. This programme is suitable for students completing research in Business, Education or Social Science.

The School of Education provides wide and varied opportunities for students to undertake research. More than 82% of its research was rated as ‘internationally excellent’ (3*) or ‘world leading’ (4*) in the .

Develop the skills and knowledge to produce meaningful social research with this challenging programme. Core modules will teach you how to turn social research issues and questions into workable research designs, as well as handling quantitative and qualitative data and issues such as ethics and funding applications.

This MA offers a tailor-made programme of study designed as a preparation for an MPhil or PhD research project.

The MPhil in Criminological Research provides a foundational education in prominent criminological theories, research methods, and areas of criminological knowledge.

This Masters by Research provides you with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and research skills that are essential foundations for further research and an academic career.

This Postgraduate Diploma is an intensive accelerated pre-doctoral programme for those requiring training in social science research methods.

Our Social Science Research (Sport and Exercise Science) programme provides students with a comprehensive overview of the key methodological and philosophical debates that shape the social sciences.

This new and innovative course will provide you with the expertise and skills necessary for the investigation of oral health research questions driven by public clinical need.

The Medicine MRes is a strongly research-based course, which gives you the training and opportunity to develop as a scientist or scientifically-literate clinician.

You can study Research Methods for Health from anywhere in the world as it is delivered online by renowned researchers and teachers at University of Aberdeen.