Methodological Training and Study Skills

The Methodology Institute provides a number of courses for research track PhD programmes. MI4M1 Foundations of Social Research 1 and MI4M2 Foundations of Social Research 2 contain modules in quantitative and qualitative analysis and are required for the ESRC 1+3 scheme. In addition the Institute offers courses in specialist options in a range of aspects of social research. All PhD students are welcome to attend any courses offered by the Institute, details of which are in the relevant part of the section on Masters degrees. The Teaching and Learning Centre offers a wide-ranging professional development programme for PhD students, including induction sessions for new students and study skills support.

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