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You’ll need a 2:1 degree in a social science or another subject where you can show evidence of a basic knowledge of quantitative analysis. 

Non-graduate qualifications such as the Graduate Diploma of the Royal Statistical Society will also be considered.

Find the equivalent international qualifications for your country. 

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you must show that you can use English to the level we require. Visit our English language pages to find out which qualifications we accept and how you can meet our requirements.

If you are taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), you must get at least the following scores:

If you do not meet the English language requirements through a test or qualification, you may be able to meet them by completing one of our pre-sessional English programmes before you start your course.

Pre-masters

If you don’t meet direct entry requirements, you can apply to complete a Pre-Master's programme through our partnership with OnCampus.

You'll progress to your chosen course after successfully completing the programme.

Recognition of professional experience

If you don't have the exact entry requirements, but you have significant work experience in this sector we’ll assess your relevant professional experience, your subject knowledge and your aptitude for learning.

Your application will be considered on individual merit and you may be asked to attend an interview.

Got a question?

Please contact us if you're not sure you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.

Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000

On this full-time course you'll study for a full 12 months.

You’ll study the taught part of the course from October to June (semesters 1 and 2). This is made up of modules that everyone on the course studies and modules that we’ll ask you to choose from a range of options. 

Assessments will take place during both semesters.

During the final 3 months of the course, from July to September, you’ll research and write your dissertation. You’ll be supported by your tutor throughout this process. 

Want more detail? See all the modules in the course.

Learning

The learning activities for this course include the following: 

• lectures and seminars
• workshops
• group work
• discussions
• presentations
• project work
• independent learning (studying on your own) 

Assessment

We’ll assess you through: 

• essays
• critical reviews
• oral presentations
• statistical reports
• exams
• a dissertation 

Dissertation

You’ll start your supervised research in June and submit a 15,000 to 20,000 word dissertation in September. This will be on a subject of your choice, to be agreed with your tutor. 

The dissertation is a chance for you to develop your research skills and show in-depth knowledge of a chosen topic. 

Dissertations are usually an analysis of social science data or an examination of a statistical technique. 

Past topics include: 

• multilevel analysis of child survival in Lesotho
• determinants of poverty in St Vincent and the Grenadines
• child nutrition in Central Asia and Eastern Europe
• the effect of family background on educational achievement 

Academic Support

We'll assign you a personal academic tutor, and you'll have access to a senior tutor.

Tuition fees

Full-time course (1 year)

Fees are:

• £17,000 for UK students
• £30,100 for international students

Part-time course (2 years)

Fees are split into 2 payments, which are:

• for UK students, £8,500 in the first year, and another £8,500 in the second year
• for international students, £15,050 in the first year, and another £15,050 in the second year

Fees for a year's study:

• UK students pay £17,000.
• EU and international students pay £30,100.

Check fees for other versions of this course.

Deposit

If you're an international student on a full-time course, we'll ask you to pay £2,000 of your tuition fees in advance, as a deposit.

Your offer letter will tell you when this should be paid and provide full terms and conditions.

Find out about exemptions, refunds and how to pay your deposit on our tuition fees for overseas students page.

What your fees pay for

Your tuition fee covers the full cost of tuition and any exams. The fee you pay will remain the same each year from when you start studying this course. This includes if you suspend and return.

Find out how to pay your tuition fees.

Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. There may also be extra costs for retake and professional exams.

Explore:

• accommodation costs
• living costs
• budgeting advice
• fees, charges and expenses regulations

10% alumni discount

If you’re a graduate of the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, you could be eligible for a 10% discount on your postgraduate tuition fees.

Postgraduate Master’s Loans (UK nationals only)

This can help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate master's course. 

If you study part-time, you may not be eligible for this loan. .

Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences Global Talent Award

Up to 4 scholarships of £10,000 are available for international students starting a full-time, on-campus, postgraduate taught programme in one of the following schools:

• ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Education School (1 scholarship)
• School of Mathematical Sciences (1 scholarship)
• School of Economic, Social and Political Sciences (2 scholarships)

Learn more about eligibility criteria and conditions for the Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences Global Talent Award.

The Population Investigation Committee (PIC) scholarship

If you are considering applying for either MSc Demography or MSc Social Research Methods with Applied Statistics you may be eligible for a PIC scholarship.

Should you be successful in securing a scholarship, and you complete the master's degree, you'll be expected to provide an assessment of your course and you future career plans.

Find out more on  or contact course lead Professor Olga Maslovskaya directly.

Other postgraduate funding options

A variety of additional funding options may be available to help you pay for your master’s study. Both from the University and other organisations.

Funding for EU and international students

Find out about funding you could get as an international student.

1. Use the blue 'apply for this course' button on this page to take you to our postgraduate admissions system.
2. Create an account which gives you access to your own application portal.
3. Search for the course you want to apply for.
4. Complete the application form and upload any supporting documents.
5. Submit your application.

For further details of our admission process, read our step by step guide to postgraduate taught applications.

Application deadlines

Supporting information

When you apply you’ll need to submit a personal statement explaining why you want to take the course. 

You’ll need to include information about: 

• your knowledge of the subject area
• why you want to study a postgraduate qualification in this course
• how you intend to use your qualification

References are not required for this programme.

Please include the required paperwork showing your first degree and your IELTS English language test score (if you are a non-native English speaker) with your application. Without these, your application may be delayed.

What happens after you apply

You'll be able to track your application through our online Applicant Record System.

If we offer you a place, you will need to accept the offer within 30 working days. If you do not meet this deadline, we will offer your place to another applicant.

Unfortunately, due to number of applications we receive, we may not be able to give you specific feedback on your application if you are unsuccessful.

Equality and diversity

We treat and select everyone in line with our Inclusion and Respectful Behaviour Policy.

Got a question?

Please contact us if you're not sure you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.

Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000