CarSocial Science Research Methods (MSc)Cardiff University · Cardiff, United Kingdom

Program Overview

Degree: Master's
Duration: 12 months
Tuition (2026/27 rates): £25,950
Fields: Social Science

Application Cycle

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Application opens (2026/27 dates): Rolling admission
Application deadline (2026/27 dates): Rolling admission

This program uses rolling admissions without fixed deadlines and reviews applications as they arrive until spaces are filled. Applying early is strongly recommended.

Documents Required

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Personal statement

Required; should explain interest in social science research methods and fit with the programme.

Recommendation letters x 1

Academic reference required; must be signed, dated, and less than six months old.

Academic transcript(s)

Degree certificate and transcripts from all qualifications; interim transcripts accepted if results are pending.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree; Or international equivalent.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Criminology, education, human geography, law, management or business, psychology, social policy, or related area.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.5 writing, 6.0 other components); Required if prior study was not in English.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.0 overall (4.0 each component) | Old scale: 88 overall (20 each component); Cardiff standard postgraduate equivalence. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026.; Cardiff standard postgraduate equivalence. Old scale applies to tests before 21 Jan 2026.

Historical admission data is not published.

Source

Visit the official program source