SO501     
Data Analysis Workshop

This information is for the 2025/26 session.

Course Convenor

Dr Claire Moon

Availability

This course is compulsory on the MPhil/PhD in Sociology. This course is not available as an outside option to students on other programmes.

Only available to sociology research students in the second and subsequent years of their MPhil/PhD. 

Course content

Seminars will focus on developing your doctoral studies, including going into the field, dealing with issues, and data analysis strategies. These will be student led sessions which will act as a support network and as practical sessions to allow students to develop their research skills in the context of their specific projects. 

Teaching

4.5 hours of seminars in AT and 4.5 hours in WT.

Assessment

There is no formal assessment, but participants are asked to present papers, research materials, read other students’ research materials, and contribute to discussion.


Key facts

Department: Sociology

Course Study Period: Autumn and Winter Term

Unit value: Non-credit bearing

FHEQ Level: Level 8

CEFR Level: Null

Total students 2024/25: Unavailable

Average class size 2024/25: Unavailable

Controlled access 2024/25: No
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