This programme integrates a core of social research with evaluation research.  Modules are shared with the nationally recognised and long established MSc in Social Research. This provides students with an opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of the research processes.

This programme extends that knowledge to the specific area of evaluation research. It allows students to specialise and provides important policy-relevant skills. It integrates evaluation research to provide students with a flexible opportunity to develop and apply their knowledge and understanding of the research process.

The award is intended for those who wish to develop an understanding of both evaluation and social research in theory and practice, either before taking up employment, whilst in employment as part of a career development programme or as a preliminary to doctoral research.

In addition, because this programme uses a core of modules which are utilised on a suite of similar programmes there is flexibility to change between these programmes if a student so wishes. (MSc Social Research, MSc Social and Market Research and MSc Social and Education Research).

The Social Research and Evaluation programme at Plymouth benefits from a strong academic team with national renown in a variety of areas. You can view the range of experience and expertise that our staff bring to this programme by visiting our Sociology and Social Policy staff page which includes contact information and research interests.

For more information about the Social Research and Evaluation programme please visit the Programme structure page.
 

The programme provides students with an understanding of the methods, challenges and values of evaluation research and its relationship to policy and practice and should have particular appeal to the increasing range of practitioners who are required to evaluate innovatory projects and programmes.