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Department of Methodology

Welcome to the Department of Methodology for postgraduate study in social research methods. The Department provides training on Qualitative and Quantitative Methods.

Introduction

About us

Postgraduate study MSc in Social Research Methods and MSc in Applied Social Data Science

PhD in Social Research Methods See what you can do with a research degree in Methodology

Methods for predicting a general election Methodology academics create the only poll predicting a hung parliament

Latest methodology research projects Using mixed-methods to improve social care provision

Social and Economic Data Science Research hosted in the Department of Methodology

Walk-in methods surgeries The methods surgery is offered weekly during term-time on Thursdays 10am-12pm.

One specialist in qualitative methods and one in quantitative methods can answer your queries.

Courses We run a number of courses for postgraduate students, some of which are also open to LSE staff.

A small number of places are also open to non-LSE students.

How to apply Information for prospective PhD and MSc students

Software tutorials Training in Methods software is available during term time.

The history of the Department of Methodology

Projects currently underway in the Department

Forthcoming and previous seminars hosted in the Department of Methodology

Telephone

General inquiries +44 (0)20 7955 6947

Graduate Teaching Administrator +44 (0)20 7955 6156

Email

General enquiries methodology.admin@lse.ac.uk

Graduate Teaching Administrator e.heyhoe@lse.ac.uk

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Department of Methodology, London School of Economics and Political Science, Columbia House, Aldwych

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Key contacts in the department

Kenneth Benoit

Professor of Quantative Social Research Methods, Head of the ...

Flora Cornish

Associate Professor in Research Methodology, Deputy Head of D...

Gillian Urquhart

Department Manager

Esther Heyhoe

Graduate Teaching Administrator

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Department of Methodology

Welcome to the Department of Methodology for postgraduate study in social research methods. The Department provides training on Qualitative and Quantitative Methods.

Introduction