About Postgraduate Diploma in Social Research Methods

Please note that this qualification is only available until 31 December 2013. In order to claim this qualification you must have completed the required 120 credits by this time. This qualification is not available to new students. If you have any questions about your eligibility for this qualification please contact the Qualifications and Ceremonies Centre on +44 (0)1908 653003 or by email . This postgraduate diploma provides a broad training in social research methods. The diploma provides training in aspects of both quantitative and qualitative research methods, with compulsory and optional modules introducing the collection and analysis of both structured and unstructured data. It aims to: enable you to understand a range of relevant methodological debates and ethical guidelines equip you with basic and advanced social research methods, transferable skills (including IT skills) and an understanding of alternative approaches to research enable you to conduct and evaluate social research in academic, commercial or professional environments.