Methodological Training and Study Skills

The Methodology Institute provides a number of courses for research track PhD programmes. MY4M1 Foundations of Social Research 1 and MY4M2 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 study skills and 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 master's degrees.