uos social sciences postgraduate prospectus 2015

Tackling global challenges. Social Sciences Postgraduate Programmes

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Welcome to Social SciencesOur internationally respected academics work across the social science disciplines to engage with the most pressing problems facing society today. We live in a rapidly changing world. Postgraduate study at Southampton offers world-leading research centres, state-of-the-art resources and the opportunity to conduct research that has social and economic impact.

As a postgraduate student, you will be part of world-changing research as it happens. You can expect to be taught by researchers at the forefront of their disciplines, tackling some of today’s global challenges. What can policymakers do to improve the wellbeing of older people? What are the implications of high population growth, climate change and economic uncertainty? How will technology impact on our working lives in the future? How can we tackle poverty?

As one of the top 1% of universities in the world* our research in Social Sciences is ranked amongst the best in the country.** We provide an outstanding postgraduate education. Southampton is one of the leading entrepreneurial universities in the world, with excellent relationships with business and industry. In Social Sciences we have established enterprise partnerships and consultancies with governments, NGOs, agencies and businesses worldwide. As a postgraduate student, you will benefit from these strong links and have many opportunities to develop your own entrepreneurial skills.

You will have a warm welcome when you join our friendly postgraduate community. With access to our Students’ Union, Staff Social Club and state-of-the-art sports centre, all based on an attractive green campus, you have all the ingredients for a fantastic student experience.

*2016 QS World Ranking

** Research Excellence Framework 2014

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1. Research excellence Our research is world-class and addresses many global challenges Page 4

2. Research and learning We are also strong on domestic research in issues of crime, politics, work practices and the ecomomy Page 8

3. Our academics Our academics’ interests are wide-ranging, reflecting all areas of the social sciences relevant to today’s world Page 10

4. Planning your career Social scientists are in demand more than ever before Page 14

5. Discover your city Southampton is a vibrant, modern city surrounded by beautiful countryside Page 18

In this brochure Learning environment 12

Student life 16

Programme overview 20

Programme information 22

Applying and funding 40

International postgraduates 41

How to get here 42

Find out more 43

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Improving reproductive health services in ChinaRobust scientific data generated by Southampton demographers and social statisticians is benefitting millions of people in China by informing the development of high-quality, client-oriented family planning and sexual health services without any discrimination or coercion.

The researchers have been monitoring and evaluating large-scale programmes run by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) across eastern, central and western China over the last 14 years, providing the evidence base for significant policy changes by Chinese government ministries and UNFPA.

“Our research over the past decade was critically influential in boosting the credibility of the UN programme in China and shaping significant policy changes by the Chinese government, which in turn had a direct impact facilitating the client-oriented informed choices service environment, and, more importantly, enhancing the quality of life and reproductive wellbeing of millions of Chinese men and women.” Professor of Demography, Sabu Padmadas

www.southampton.ac.uk/socsci/research

Research excellence

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From forecasting population change to exploring state policies of citizens abroad, Social Sciences has a wealth of global expertise in migration.

Revamping official statistics on migration and populationA model developed by demographers and social statisticians at Southampton is helping national organisations to tackle the challenge of producing reliable population estimates and forecasts.

“The team developed a modelling approach which, for the first time, could produce consistent estimates of international migration between countries in Europe.” Dr Jakub Bijak, Lecturer in Demography.

The benefits of temporary migrationResearch by a Southampton economist has challenged the popular belief that temporary migration has a detrimental effect on the home countries of those who go abroad to work. The research has led to a reassessment of policies relating to temporary labour migration on a national and international level. Professor Jackline Wahba comments: “The findings show that it is important for ‘labour sending’ developing countries to put policies in place to maximise these benefits and strengthen their relationship with their migrant communities, so that migrants can become more involved in the economic life of their home country.”

Transnational migrationInternational Relations Reader Ana Margheritis studies migration dynamics from Latin America to Southern Europe, the politics of state-diaspora relations, and the harmonization of migration norms and policies at the regional level.

www.southampton.ac.uk/socsci/research

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Research and learningHome to influential national centres, Social Sciences at Southampton has a tradition of first-class teaching and research and is ranked in the top 5 in the country.*

Water saving habitsEconomics researchers have shown consumers reduce their water consumption by 16.5 per cent after they receive a metered connection – based on the study of a five-year programme to install nearly half a million water meters in the south-east of England. This reduction is far more than the national average of ten per cent and is mainly achieved very quickly after a meter is installed. Economists Dr Mirco Tonin and Dr Carmine Ornaghi worked with Southern Water to examine the impact of the company’s five year Universal Metering Programme (UMP). They examined the consumption habits of more than 200,000 UMP customers over a period of four years from 2010. The researchers found that in total customers were making water savings of more than one and a half times the predicted ten per cent.

These results will be updated as new data become available and the Southampton researchers will continue their work by exploring the motivations behind consumers’ water saving actions in more depth.

Informing crime preventionSouthampton has been a key player in a commissioned partnership with the College of Policing and seven other universities across the country. The University Consortium has examined the most effective ways to reduce crime. The What Works Centre for Crime Reduction (WWCCR) is part of a national network of research centres to guide decision-making in public services. The WWCCR’s task has been to build an evidence base to assist police practitioners and decision-makers in addressing crime issues. As well as generating guidance and tools, the consortium has raised public awareness of successful crime reduction methods, highlighted areas for further research and informed national debates on effective crime reduction policies.

The central task for Professor Jenny Fleming, the consortium’s Southampton lead, has been to design and develop an interactive training program – introducing police officers and staff to the principles of evidence based policing. Professor Fleming and her team have provided instruction on how to consider and appraise evidence and how to use that evidence to potentially inform decision making strategies around crime reduction. These training sessions took place in 2015 across four UK police organisations with a final report provided to the College of Policing in 2016.

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Equality at work A range of research projects at the University’s Work Futures Research Centre, led by Professor Susan Halford and Professor Pauline Leonard, have been examining the impact of workplace change on the organisation and delivery of services and on people’s experience of work.

The Centre’s research has revealed sustained inequalities in the workplace, despite legislative and cultural change. Racism remains manifest in access to training and careers within the health services and gender pay inequalities and discrimination persists across the private, public and third sectors.

The research has had a direct impact on organisations’ understanding and management of workplace issues. For example, the findings on the effect of race and racism on medical careers has framed British Medical Association good practice guidelines, while the study into the impact of increasing digitisation has played an integral part in the introduction of the Department of Health’s new national 111 telephone service.

Meeting the challenge of an ageing populationThe University of Southampton is at the forefront of research into the factors affecting the demand and supply of health and social care in later life.

The Centre for Research on Ageing, Directed by Professor Maria Evandrou, is working with colleagues in the university to build an evidence base for health and social care in later life. This has included developing a suite of sophisticated models representing the socio-economic and demographic processes and organisations involved in health and social care provision in the UK. The models allow researchers and policy makers to forecast demand for services and understand the wider implications of potential changes to the way services operate, information that can help them to select the most effective policies.

Professor Maria Evandrou states that “researchers are working closely with public sector partners throughout the development process and the results are communicated to policy makers to inform plans for future health and care service provision.”

Addressing political disengagementOur political scientists predicted the results of the General Election and their research aims to address current disenchantment with and disengagement from formal politics in Britain and in turn help inform attempts by politicians and policy-makers to address these problems. The interdisciplinary research with colleagues from Geography builds on Professor Gerry Stoker and Dr Will Jennings’ previous work on the topic of ‘anti-politics’ – understood as both disengagement from formal politics by ordinary people, and also as modes of policy-making that disengage themselves from ordinary people.

Further information

To find out more about our research, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/socsci/research

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1. Professor Maria EvandrouHead of Ageing/Gerontology

Maria Evandrou’s research interests span three distinct but related areas of investigation: inequalities in later life; informal carers and employment; and the retirement prospects of future generations of elders. A unifying theme is the use of a dynamic, life-course perspective.

Maria is Director of the Centre for Research on Ageing and Co-Director of the ESRC Centre for Population Change. She chairs the Southampton Ageing Resource Network (SARN), an interdisciplinary network of academics and researchers investigating a range of issues in the field of ageing and the life course.

2. Dr Pathik PathakFaculty Director of Social Entrepreneurship

Pathik’s research is a cross-cultural exploration of social entrepreneurship and discourses of employability in global higher education. He is passionate about innovation in higher education, and produced the Spark India social enterprise camp. He also convenes the Curriculum Innovation Module Social Enterprise, the first pan-university module in social entrepreneurship available in the UK. As the Director of the Social Impact Lab Pathik leads the University’s international work on social entrepreneurship, including consultancy for universities, governments and corporate business on social entrepreneurship and leadership.

“From the Curriculum Innovation module Social Enterprise to our International Social Innovation Challenge, my aim is to foster “borderless” leadership skills among our students: blending entrepreneurship, innovation and problem-solving skillsets.”

3. Professor Jenny FlemingCo-Director of the Institute of Criminal Justice Research

Over the past 20 years, Jenny Fleming has worked with police agencies in Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada, the Netherlands and the UK. Her particular research interests include police governance and leadership, evidence-based practice and criminal justice issues.

Our academics

Jenny is the research lead for Southampton for the What Works Centre in Crime Reduction, which guides decision-making in public services. The Centre’s work develops academic capacity in the UK to map the existing evidence base for crime reduction, label it for quality, cost and impact, and make it easily accessible for practitioners and decision-makers. Jenny is the Editor-in-Chief of Policing and Society: an International Journal of Research and Policy.

4. Professor Sabu PadmadasProfessor of Demography and Global Health

Sabu, also co-Director of Centre for Global Health, Population, Poverty and Policy, focuses his research broadly on population dynamics including the application of demographic forecasts and statistical modelling of global health and wellbeing in low-middle income countries and transition economies. A significant achievement of his academic career is the research spanning over a decade evaluating three cycles of the United Nations reproductive health and family planning programme in China, which generated high social impact and policy response at the national level.

He has led several successful international collaborative research projects on health inequalities and wellbeing in Asia, Africa and Latin America, funded by UK/overseas Research Councils and UN agencies.

5. Dr Pia RiggirozziAssociate Professor in Global Politics

A specialist in global governance, and global political economy with a focus on Latin America, Pia is part of an international research team examining regional health policies in southern Africa and south America to enhance poverty reduction initiatives. She has a regional interest in the political economy of development in the Americas and has also worked on comparative political economy.

As a postgraduate student at Southampton, you will be learning from and working with academics at the forefront of their disciplines. Here are just a few of our academics.

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6. Professor Jean-Yves PitarakisProfessor of Economics

Jean-Yves Pitarakis’ teaching and research interests are in theoretical and applied econometrics. His recent theoretical work focuses on methods designed to uncover the presence of episodic predictability in economic time series; this has found that dividend yields play an important role in predicting stock returns but solely during recessions. He is also interested in methods designed to handle and extract meaningful information from large datasets and is supervising a PhD thesis in this area.

Jean-Yves’ research has been published in core econometrics journals, including the Journal of Econometrics, Econometric Theory, Econometrica and the Journal of Business and Economic Statistics. He holds a PhD in Economics from Boston University.

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Further information

To find out more about our academics, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/socsci/about/staff

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Libraries

Our facilities are among the best in the country. The Hartley Library on the Highfield Campus is one of the leading research libraries in the UK. Facilities include a state-of-the-art learning centre, with consultation rooms, ‘walk in’ internet access, a language study area with computers linked to software for a range of languages, a café and a study lounge.

The Hartley Library houses specialist collections including the Broadland Archives, the papers of the Duke of Wellington, world-renowned collections relating to Jewish history and culture, and the Ford Collection of British Official Parliamentary Publications.

Bloomberg terminals and financial databases Social Sciences has recently acquired a large number of Bloomberg terminals, which are housed in a realistic trading room environment. These enable access to the most detailed financial data available today and give students valuable hands-on experience of a platform used by major financial institutions and government agencies. A further investment is the experimental laboratory which provides the means to conduct frontier research in decision-making using methods at the interface of experimental and theoretical economics. Students can also access rich macroeconomic and firm-level financial data through a Datastream terminal in the Hartley Library.

Learning environmentWe have a spirit of research that is firmly embedded in our culture, which helps to set us apart from other universities. It is this environment that makes studying here a unique and exciting experience.

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University research centres and facilitiesWith a reputation for linking fundamental research with real-world applications, Southampton is home to cutting-edge research centres that consistently break new ground.

Our research centres have strong links with business, industry and government. For example, the Web Science Institute, which Social Sciences partners with Electronics and Computer Sciences, is at the forefront of research to explore the technical and social relationship of the web. We also strive to bring together national and international experts to address critical issues facing society and this is the case in our Institute for Life Sciences where biosciences help tackle issues such as climate change and human health.

All our research centres at Southampton focus on global challenges that really impact on society. Our Optoelectronics Research Centre focuses on photonics research and the centre has played a major role in developing the optical telecommunications technology that underpins the internet.

Other facilities include the Southampton Wind Tunnels for aerodynamics testing, yacht and sail design and the University’s supercomputer, one of the most powerful university-owned supercomputers in the UK, which postgraduate students have access to for use in research projects.

Researchers cannot be constrained by the boundaries that separate traditional subject areas. Our innovative approach to research enables our postgraduate students to work effectively across disciplines, creating excellent opportunities for professional development. Southampton’s Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) help our students develop the skills they need to address some of society’s biggest problems, including those related to climate change, energy, our ageing population and hi-tech crime.

Social SciencesSocial Sciences hosts several internationally significant research centres and a number of extremely active research groups.

Centre for Research on Ageing (CRA)CRA is a multidisciplinary research centre examining key issues in ageing and the life course and informing policy at the national and local level.

Centre for Citizenship, Globalization and Governance (C2G2)Merging insights from political science and international relations, C2G2 focuses on the central political questions of today: power, cooperation, security, inequality and democracy.

Centre for Global Health, Population, Poverty and Policy (GHP3)GHP3 investigates the interrelationships between health, population and poverty at the societal and individual level.

ESRC Centre for Population Change (CPC)The first of its kind in the UK, CPC undertakes research on fertility, household dynamics, migration and population growth.

ESRC National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM)Each research group in NCRM conducts research and training in social science research methods. The coordinating hub is based at Southampton.

Institute of Criminal Justice ResearchICJR is an interdisciplinary research hub focusing on criminal justice. Working closely with Law, it has a broad membership and a vibrant seminar series that attracts scholars and practitioners alike.

Southampton Statistical Sciences Research Institute (S3RI)www.southampton.ac.uk/s3ri

Administrative Data Research Centre for Englandwww.adrn.ac.uk/about/research-centre-england

Work Futures Research Centrewww.southampton.ac.uk/wfrc

Further information

To find out more about our research centres and facilities, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/socsci/research/centres

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Planning your career

“The opportunities in teaching and research that I was offered during my PhD developed my skillset greatly. I am currently the Learn with US Transition Leader at the University of Southampton where I use my academic research to deliver a range of transition related support.”Emma ThompsonPhD Politics

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As well as pushing the boundaries of knowledge in your chosen field, at Southampton you will have opportunities to develop the attributes that are vital for success in today’s global employment market.

Record of successWe will provide you with an extensive support network, both during and after University. Whatever career path you decide to follow, you will gain a wealth of skills and experience from Southampton. Our postgraduates have a reputation for excellence and an impressive record of success in entering a wide range of global organisations such as Accenture, NASA and research and teaching posts at universities across the world.

Postgraduate study also makes good sense financially: research conducted by the Higher Education Statistics Agency, for its Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey, showed that six months after graduating, average postgraduate salaries in the UK were £5,500 to £7,500 higher than for those with a first degree alone.

Enhancing your careerAt Career Destinations, the University’s dedicated careers service, we offer a range of services including web resources for career development, careers advice, skills workshops and mock interviews.

During your postgraduate degree we will also help you gain the transferable skills – such as independent thinking, problem solving and teamwork – that employers really value. Social Sciences are leading the way in social innovation and you can get involved in our student entrepreneurial society, Enactus. The Southampton Enactus team retained their national title at the annual UK competition and won the Enactus World Cup in 2015.

In addition, we offer internship and placement opportunities for our students with a wide range of national and international employers. Taking part in an internship scheme will enable you to develop practical skills such as project management and effective communication in the workplace.

Student enterpriseFish On Toast is the student-led University of Southampton’s Entrepreneurs’ Society. It looks to encourage entrepreneurial thinking and good graduate skills among its members. Open to all students, it aims to help you turn your business ideas into reality.

www.southampton.ac.uk/studententerprise

Careers in social sciencesWe realise that your career is extremely important to you. Social scientists are in demand more than ever before and studying for one of our postgraduate degrees will prepare you for employment in a wide variety of roles.

We encourage you to take advantage of all the resources available through Social Sciences and across the University. Our role is to point you in the right direction, so that you gain the skills needed to make the successful transition to work.

We hold training and employability events throughout the year, including those specifically designed for each discipline. There is an annual employability conference, with presentations on how to enter particular careers and opportunities to network with employers. We provide information on jobs related to your degree, notice of internships and videos of interviews. Social Sciences also works with Career Destinations to provide information on preparing for future employment.

Further information

To find out more about Career Destinations, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/careers

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Campuses Our main Highfield Campus, in the north of Southampton, is home to the Students’ Union, the Jubilee Sports Centre, the Hartley Library, a 330-seat Uniplex cinema and three leading arts venues: The Nuffield Theatre, the Turner Sims concert hall and the John Hansard Gallery.

A few minutes’ walk from Highfield is Avenue Campus, which houses most disciplines within Humanities, and the Centre for Language Study. It has a library, lecture theatres, focused study spaces and catering amenities.

Our Boldrewood Innovation Campus, near Highfield, is the home of the University’s collaboration with Lloyd’s Register and houses the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute.

Three miles west of Highfield is Southampton General Hospital, one of the country’s leading teaching hospitals and the base for Medicine.

Located on the city’s waterfront, the National Oceanography Centre Southampton is one of the world’s leading research centres for the study of ocean and Earth sciences.

Winchester School of Art is located 12 miles north of Southampton, in Winchester city centre. The campus provides purpose designed studios and workshops, an extensive specialist library, Students’ Union facilities, a café and a well-stocked art supplies shop.

Our branch campus for engineering is in EduCity, Nusajaya in Malaysia and benefits from innovative world-class facilities for engineering and full access to the learning resources at our UK campuses.

Students’ Union Union Southampton, the University’s students’ union is here to represent the voice of students at every level, and make sure that you get the very best out of your university experience.

By studying at Southampton, you are automatically a member of the Union. Its mission is to unlock the potential and enrich the life of every student, by providing activities and facilities to enhance your time here, and offering support on matters to do with your course, money and accommodation.

Being part of Union Southampton is all about developing new skills, meeting new people and having fun by joining one of 300 student groups, clubs and societies.

Student life

You will also find fantastic facilities. These include food from a Michelin-trained chef at student prices in the Bridge, our new Lettings Agency, our multipurpose dance facilities, The Stags’ pub, and the on-campus shop catering for all student needs.

Find out more about what Union Southampton has to offer at www.unionsouthampton.org

SportOur sporting facilities are among the best of any UK university. We have fostered Olympic and Paralympic competitors as well as British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) champions. We have a state-of-the-art sports complex with facilities including:

– a six-lane, 25-metre swimming pool

– a split-level gym, with 170 fitness stations

– sports halls with badminton, netball, volleyball and basketball courts, five-a-side football, cricket, handball and roller hockey

– an indoor climbing wall

– four squash courts

– a martial arts studio

– an unrivalled range of watersports, including sailing, kayaking, powerboating and windsurfing

– floodlit synthetic pitches for hockey and football

– 20 grass pitches for winter and summer sports

– eight tennis courts

– sports performance centre

– sports injury clinic

– Team Southampton gym

– The new Mayflower Gym, featuring cutting-edge technology

Sport and Wellbeing membership also gives you free access to Southampton Athletics Track, the Alpine Centre (dry ski slope), the Quays Swimming and Diving Centre, Bitterne and Chamberlayne Leisure centres.

Find out more www.southampton.ac.uk/unilife

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– Facilities in halls including common rooms, bars, launderettes, computer rooms, barbecue areas and study spaces

– 24-hour security and CCTV on all sites

*Unilink bus pass is only available for halls in Southampton

Halls feesFor the academic year 2016/17, weekly room rates for our postgraduate accommodation range from £93.00 to £277.00. The cost is reflective of a number of factors, including how recently the room or flat has been built or refurbished, the location and the facilities available in the room or on site.

Private rented accommodationWe are a core partner in the Southampton Accreditation Scheme for Student Housing (SASSH), in partnership with Southampton City Council. SASSH advertises properties on a student-only website (www.sassh.co.uk) only where the landlord confirms their property complies with SASSH safety and quality standards. SASSH also hosts a message board to help you find people to live with. For more information, please visit www.southampton.ac.uk/pgp/privateaccommodation

The Union has a letting agency to help you find private rented accommodation in Southampton or Winchester. It provides a range of services including full management of properties, let only or room only.

Living costsWhen planning your finances, you will need to take into account the costs of living. For more information, go to www.southampton.ac.uk/pgp/livingcosts

Living here

Staying in halls There is something to suit everyone in our halls of residence, and all our accommodation offers an excellent study and living environment in which to experience student life. Choose from a selection of accommodation types, in a number of different locations, all with a range of facilities included in the cost.

The deadline for applications for University accommodation is 1 August 2017.

UK/EU postgraduate students

If you are a UK or EU student, we welcome your application for a place in halls, which we will allocate subject to availability. If we are unable to offer you a place in halls, we can give you help and advice on securing private rented accommodation.

International postgraduate students

We offer all full-time registered international (non-EU) postgraduate students coming unaccompanied to the University a place in accommodation during their first year of study, providing certain criteria are met. For more information, please visit www.southampton.ac.uk/pgp/accommodation/guarantee

Couples and familiesWe have a small selection of one bedroom flats suitable for couples, or two bedroom flats for parents with one child. There are also a number of University-owned properties close to the main Highfield Campus that are suitable for families. Please note that accommodation for couples and families is not guaranteed and is in high demand.

The benefits of halls for you

– All utility charges, including contents insurance, broadband and a unilink bus pass (unilink buses connect all our Southampton halls sites with our Southampton campuses and the city centre) are included in your accommodation fees*

– 24-hour support and advice from the residences team and Residences Support Service

Finance calculatorOur finance calculator is a useful tool to help you estimate how much university study and living will cost and the benefits you will receive for your tuition fees, including bursaries you are eligible for. To use the calculator, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/pgp/calculator

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Discover your city

Southampton is also one of the UK’s greenest cities with several large parks situated in its centre. The city has a rich maritime heritage and a major focus on water sports, sailing and ocean racing.

The New Forest National Park is right on our doorstep, and the coastal resorts of Bournemouth, Poole and Brighton are nearby. The historic cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester are even closer. London is also just over an hour away by train.

Southampton at a glance:

Southampton is ranked one of the best places to live and work in the UK*

Around 242,000 people live in Southampton, including around 42,500 students

£1.6bn is being invested in the city as part of its ongoing improvement plans

Top 20 retail destination in the UK**: WestQuay shopping centre attracts 17 million visits each year

Diverse collection of theatres and cinemas: the Mayflower is the third largest theatre outside London

Art galleries and museums housing everything from ancient culture to cutting-edge designs

Variety of live music venues, including O2 Guildhall Southampton, The Brook and The Joiners, catering for all tastes

The city is home to a Premier League football club

The nearby Ageas Bowl is home to national and international cricket

There are two mainline train stations – Southampton Central and Southampton Airport Parkway – and the University is within easy access of the M3 and M27 motorways

Southampton Airport serves 50 UK and European destinations and has nearly two million passengers per year

To find out more about what Southampton has to offer, take our virtual city tour at www.southampton.ac.uk/pgp/visitus/cityandregion

* Good Growth for Cities report, PricewaterhouseCoopers, 2015 ** Venuescore UK Shopping Venue Rankings, 2015–2016

Southampton is one of the most lively and dynamic cities in the south of England. It offers a vibrant and varied nightlife, superb heritage attractions, a bustling marina, beautiful parks, and is home to the Premier League football club, Southampton FC.

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WinchesterJust 12 miles north of Southampton, Winchester – voted the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times – offers a wide variety of pubs and restaurants, museums, theatres and galleries. It is home to the 11th century cathedral and the Great Hall that houses the mysterious Round Table of King Arthur. Spectacular architecture is complemented by bustling shopping streets, making Winchester the ideal home for the University’s Winchester School of Art.

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All of our postgraduate students engage with issues that matter today.

Programme overview

Southampton has a world-class reputation for teaching and research in the social sciences. Whether you decide to study for a taught or research programme, full- or part-time, you will be working alongside internationally respected academics in all of our research areas.

Taught degreesWe offer an extensive range of taught masters degrees. These will appeal to graduates who want to build on their first degree and also to those returning to education after time in work. Some degrees can be studied on a part-time basis.

Our postgraduate programmes are challenging but also very rewarding. You will be taught by our research-active academics alongside fellow students who share your passion for your subject. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, with a significant number travelling from other countries to study here.

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Research degreesOur friendly research community offers a supportive and inspirational environment for postgraduate students. We offer programmes in many different areas, with PhDs available in criminology, demography, economics, gerontology, politics, social policy, sociology, and statistics. You will be supervised by two academics with related research interests; a wider supervisory team will oversee your progress.

We offer a wide range of facilities and resources, including, IT networks, workstations, internet café, technical support and a print and copy room. You will be provided with a PC and office space and receive an allowance for photocopying and printing.

Teaching and learningOur programmes are structured to cater for each student’s needs and future aspirations.

In Gerontology, our full-time, part-time and short courses are tailored to meet the needs of graduates, mid-career professionals and mature returners to education.

Our Economics programmes offer a range of specialisations covering research training, specialist training in advanced econometric techniques and skills for a career in the financial sector.

Postgraduate degrees in Politics and International Relations are recognised worldwide as innovative and rigorous. We are continually improving our provision with exciting initiatives and imaginative new modules.

Criminology offers a career-focused MSc providing core training in applied criminology, criminal justice studies, policing, penology and victimology.

Social Statistics and Demography offers a range of innovative masters degrees including the MSc Official Statistics, a professional development programme and our new MSc in Global Health.

With an international reputation for research, Sociology and Social Policy offers MPhil and PhD opportunities in areas such as sociological theory, contemporary society and comparative and international social policy. Our MSc programmes are designed to provide a deeper insight into sociology, social policy and the applied social sciences.

Supervision and progressWe expect our students to conduct research of the highest calibre. While you will take a great deal of responsibility for your own progress, you will be working in a well-considered, accountable supervisory structure. This should help you identify and manage any issues – academic or otherwise – that may arise during your research. You may already have had contact with your supervisor as part of the recruitment process. As an expert in your chosen area of research, they will be your primary source of guidance on academic content and methods. Your progress will be assessed at regular intervals through the programme.

“The staff are really enthusiastic and knowledgeable and seem to really care about their students.”Kate HarrisonMSc Governance and Policy

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Key information for all MSc programmes

Programme Director: Professor Maria Evandrou

Start date: September

Programme duration: full-time 12 months; part-time 27 months

Entry requirements: upper second-class degree or equivalent; applicants without formal qualifications but with relevant experience considered Language requirements: www.southampton.ac.uk/gero/pgentry

Fees: www.southampton.ac.uk/ageing/pg-fees-and-funding

Funding: University scholarships, MSc Gerontology and MSc Gerontology (Research);

Commonwealth scholarships, MSc Gerontology (Distance Learning)

Career destinations: academic and policy research; health and social care provision and management; local and national government; NGOs; services for older people (including housing, transport, assistive technology)

MSc/PG Cert GerontologyThis innovative MSc offers interdisciplinary advanced education in the study of gerontology, the life course and social policy, and will prepare you for a wide range of careers working for and with older people.

You will develop specialist knowledge in social, demographic and economic issues related to ageing, theoretical and critical perspectives on gerontology, and national and international policy and practice in adult and older people’s care services. In addition, you may take up to two modules from the distance learning postgraduate programme in gerontology.

Programme structure

Compulsory modules

− Ageing, Health and Wellbeing − Demographic Change, Ageing and Globalisation − Perspectives in Gerontology − Researching Contemporary Issues in Ageing Societies

Optional modules

− Mental health and ageing (DL) − Ageing, diversity and rights (DL) − Poverty and Social Protection Around the World (DL) − Philosophy of Social Science Research − Quantitative Methods I, IIa and IIb

− Research Design and Practice − Qualitative Research Methods (DL) − Quantitative Research Methods (DL)

Dissertation (MSc)

MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Gerontology (Distance Learning)

This programme will equip you with specialist knowledge in gerontology and key research skills through study from a distance.

You will be supported in accessing online learning material related to social, demographic and economic issues concerning ageing, theoretical and critical perspectives in gerontology, and national and international policy and practice in adult and older people’s health and social care services. This programme is also offered on a flexible part-time basis over 3–5 years.

Programme structure

Compulsory modules

− Ageing, Health and Wellbeing − Demographic Change, Ageing and Globalisation − Perspectives in Gerontology − Qualitative Research Methods − Quantitative Research Methods

Optional modules

− Ageing, Diversity and Rights − Poverty and Social Protection Around the World − Researching Contemporary Issues in Ageing Societies − Mental Health and Ageing

Dissertation (MSc)

MSc/ PGDip/PG Cert Global Ageing and Policy (Distance Learning)

Designed for mid-career professionals in government departments and non-governmental organisations around the world, which focus on designing social policies for older people, this innovative programme will equip you with critical skills in policy evaluation and research methods, as well as key literature in population ageing in specific regions of the world.

Ageing/Gerontology

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Programme structure

Compulsory modules:

− Ageing in Sub-Saharan Africa: Research and Policy OR Ageing in China and South-East Asia

− Demographic Change, Ageing and Globalisation − Global Perspectives in Gerontology − Policy Evaluation for Ageing Societies − Qualitative OR Quantitative Research Methods

Optional modules:

− Ageing in Sub-Saharan Africa: Research and Policy OR Ageing in China and South-East Asia

− Demographic Change, Ageing and Globalisation − Global Perspectives in Gerontology − Policy Evaluation for Ageing Societies − Qualitative OR Quantitative Research Methods

MSc Gerontology (Research)This programme offers greater specialist training in research methods and provides an excellent foundation for future research.

We will provide you with specialist knowledge in social, demographic and economic issues of ageing, theoretical and critical perspectives in gerontology, advanced skills in research methods, and national and international policy and practice in adult and older people’s health and social care services.

Programme structure

Compulsory modules

− Ageing, Health and Wellbeing − Demographic Change, Ageing and Globalisation − Qualitative Methods I − Quantitative Methods I − Perspectives in Gerontology − Philosophy of Social Science Research − Research Design and Practice

Two research half-modules from

− Qualitative Methods II − Quantitative Methods IIa or IIb − Survey Design

Dissertation (MSc)

PhD GerontologyThe Centre for Research on Ageing provides a stimulating environment for research degrees in the areas of gerontology, ageing, the life course and social policy. Research students are assessed by annual reports, Confirmation (interim thesis) of PhD Status, final thesis submission, examination and viva voce.

Centre staff and associates have expertise and offer supervision in a broad range of areas including:

− Quality of life in old age − Diversity in later life and ethnic minority ageing − Using the life-course approach to study ageing − Health and social care − Health inequalities in developing and

developed countries − Mental health and ageing − Ageing in developing and transitional societies − HIV/AIDS, poverty and ageing in sub-Saharan Africa − Social networks and informal support − Cultural differences in informal support − Paid work and informal caring − The role of technology in later life − The retirement prospects of future generations

of older people

Key information

Programme Director: Professor Maria Evandrou


Programme duration: full-time three to four years; part-time up to seven years

Entry requirements: masters degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent. You will also need to provide a research proposal and references. Satisfactory performance at interview.

Fees: www.southampton.ac.uk/pgfeesandfunding

Funding: Partial funding may be available through the PGR Scholarship programme; funding decisions made in early spring

Career destinations: academia; local and national government; policy and service planning and analysis; NGOs

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“Southampton has some of the best econometricians and is one of the few universities in the UK to offer a Masters in Econometrics and Economics.”Abu SiddiqueMSc Economics and Econometrics, PhD Economics first year

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Programme Directors: Dr Maksymilian Kwiek



Entry requirements: first- or upper second-class degree or equivalent in economics, finance or a related subject Language requirements: www.southampton.ac.uk/econ/pgentry

Fees: www.southampton.ac.uk/economics/ pg-fees-and-funding

Funding: University scholarships

Career destinations: academic institutions; banking; civil service; international organisations; financial ministries; central and local government

MSc EconomicsThis ESRC-recognised research training programme will provide you with rigorous knowledge and understanding of the concepts, tools and methods of modern economics and their application to the analysis of economic problems.

We will provide you with the training necessary for a career as an economist in the public or private sector and to equip you to undertake independent research.

Programme structure

Compulsory modules − Macroeconomics − Microeconomics − Quantitative Economics − Quantitative Methods or Econometrics 1 − Topics in Economic Theory − Topics in Macroeconomics

Optional modules − Economic Policy in Development − Finance − Industrial Economics − International Macroeconomics and Finance − International Trade − Labour Economics − Experimental Economics − Health Policy and Economics − Topics in Econometrics

Two-week intensive module in mathematics and statistics

Dissertation

Note: option modules may vary from year to year

MSc Economics and EconometricsThis ESRC-recognised research training programme offers rigorous training in economic analysis and econometrics.

The degree will suit those with a particular interest in the more quantitative aspects of the subject and is one of the few courses in the UK to offer specialist training in advanced econometric techniques and their application. Students should have a background in mathematics and statistics at undergraduate level.

Programme structure

Compulsory modules − Econometrics 1 and 2 − Macroeconomics − Microeconomics − Quantitative Economics − Time Series Econometrics − Panel Data and Microeconometrics

Optional modules − Advanced Topics in Econometrics − Economic Policy in Development − Finance − Industrial Economics − International Macroeconomics and Finance − International Trade − Labour Economics − Topics in Economic Theory − Topics in Macroeconomics − Empirical Finance − Health Policy and Economics


Dissertation


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MSc Finance and EconometricsThis programme offers students both a rigorous training in econometrics and provides the broad knowledge needed to operate as Finance specialists for the corporate, banking, fund management or government sectors, as well as further career in academia. It is designed for students with a particular interest in the more quantitative aspects of the subject and is one of the few programmes in the UK to offer specialist training in advanced econometric techniques and their application to Finance.

Programme structure

Compulsory modules

− Economic Analysis, Econometrics I, Corporate Finance, Financial Economics and Asset Pricing, Time Series Econometric, Empirical Finance, Panel Data and Microeconometrics

Optional modules

− Labour Economics, Industrial Economics, International Trade, Economic Policy in Development

− Experimental Economics − Health Policy and Economics

Two-week module in mathematics and statistics before start of the course

Dissertation

Note: options may vary from year to year

MSc Finance and EconomicsThis programme will equip you with the specialist skills and knowledge to pursue a career at a high level within the financial sector or to undertake research in finance.

The taught modules provide training in economic analysis and quantitative techniques, coupled with practical knowledge of financial markets and their operations.

Programme structure

Compulsory modules

− Economic Analysis − Financial Economics and Asset Pricing − Financial derivatives − Principles of Corporate Finance − Quantitative Methods

Optional modules

− Financial Econometrics

or two from

− Economic Policy in Development − Industrial Economics − International Macroeconomics and Finance − International Trade − Labour Economics − Economics − Health Policy and Economics


Dissertation


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PhD EconomicsThe programme has an important compulsory coursework component. Your work will be supervised by a staff member with related research interests, and an advisory group will oversee your academic progress. We offer advanced modules in economic theory, econometrics and macroeconomics, tailored to the interests of research students. Our research training schemes provide advice and instruction in research methods, writing and presentational skills.

We host an extensive programme of seminars, visiting speakers and research workshops, where staff and students present their work in a more formal atmosphere. We will also encourage you to attend conferences and research workshops elsewhere; financial assistance can be provided through the Research Support Fund.

Key information

Programme Director: Professor Jose Olmo



Entry requirements: masters degree in economics or econometrics. You will also need to provide a research proposal and references; satisfactory performance at interview


Funding: partial funding may be available through the PGR Scholarship programme; funding decisions made in early spring

Career destinations: academic institutions; Bank of England; financial institutions; Financial Services Authority; international central banks; international finance ministries

Assessment: at least three specialist taught module; annual reports, Confirmation (interim thesis) of PhD status, final thesis submission, examination and vivavoce

Integrated PhD EconomicsThis is a four-year programme. In the first year, students entering the Integrated PhD programme are required to complete the taught elements of one of our two MSc Programmes (MSc in Economics, MSc in Economics & Econometrics). Progression onto the research element of the programme is determined by satisfactory completion of these taught elements. The Integrated PhD offers a structured PhD pathway that includes a wide choice of formal instruction, coupled with an extensive range of specialist research topics across the breadth of the subject. There is a progression from an initial emphasis on instructional modules towards full-time research, supported by high quality supervision.

The course is particularly suitable for overseas students seeking to convert from other scientific disciplines, and also those who are awarded four-year scholarships through their government or other sources.

Key information

Programme Director: Professor Jose Olmo

Start date: usually September, but possible throughout the year Programme duration: four years (full-time)

Entry requirements: good honours degree in relevant subject; other interests and achievements considered plus satisfactory performance at interview, research proposal and two references

Assessment: annual reports, interim thesis (for PhD), thesis and viva voce examination

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Mauro Testaverde MSc Economics and Econometrics; PhD Economics, Economist at the World Bank Group

When I had to decide where to study for my masters degree, Southampton was one of my favourite choices because it is one of the top 10 universities in the UK for economics. But what really convinced me was the support of the staff working in the programme support office. They even mentioned the possibility of applying for funding. I was lucky enough to benefit from a scholarship, which covered the tuition fees for the last year of my masters and for the three years of my PhD.

I usually met with my supervisors once a week and through a constant exchange of ideas my research steadily improved. The atmosphere was always friendly and never formal – the ideal environment to develop new ideas.

Southampton is well known in my former university, La Sapienza, University of Rome. Many people continue their studies at Southampton after graduating in Rome. There are many students from all over the world here, which creates a really enjoyable environment. Every day it is possible to learn something new about other cultures. Facing and then overcoming the personal challenges arising from daily life in a foreign country is a rewarding experience which helps an individual mature, not only as a student but first of all as a person.

After my PhD, I conducted international research for the World Bank. I also interned for UNCTAD in Geneva. The experience made me understand how rewarding it is to work in this type of environment. The teaching and facilities provided at Southampton enable all the University’s students to accumulate skills that are very useful when entering the job market.

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Programme Director: Dr Pia Riggirozzi



Entry requirements: first- or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent Language requirements: www.southampton.ac.uk/politics/pgentry

Fees: www.southampton.ac.uk/politics/ pg-fees-and-funding

Funding: international scholarships available

Career destinations: international organisations; national and local government; NGOs; academic and research institutions; think-tanks and policy advice

MSc Global PoliticsMSc Global Politics (Research)These programmes are designed to develop your understanding of issues such as globalisation, human rights, international relations and global governance. They are geared towards those wishing to carry out further research in this area, as well as those seeking a career where an understanding of global politics is required.

The MSc Global Politics (Research) is recognised by the ESRC and offers broad training in social science methods. Successful ESRC-funded students will be eligible for a further three years’ funding for PhD research.

Programme structure

MSc Global Politics

Core modules

− One World Many Theories: Understanding International Relations Theories

− Philosophy of Social Science Research − Research Design and Practice

Optional modules

Four from a wide range in Politics and International Relations; one may be chosen from other social science subjects

Dissertation

MSc Global Politics (Research)

Core modules

− One World Many Theories: Understanding International Relations Theories’

− Philosophy of Social Science Research − Research Design and Practice − Qualitative Methods I − Quantitative Methods I

plus two from

− Qualitative Methods II − Quantitative Methods II or Survey Methods

Optional modules

Two from a wide range in Politics and International Relations and Social Sciences

Dissertation

Politics and International Relations

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MSc Governance and PolicyMSc Governance and Policy (Research)These programmes examine processes of governance and policymaking at a variety of levels, from local to global. Students can explore these issues in a cross-disciplinary way, making use of insights from politics, international relations, social policy, public administration and sociology.

The MSc Governance and Policy (Research) is recognised by the ESRC and offers broad training in social science research methods. Successful ESRC-funded students will be eligible for a further three years’ funding for PhD research.

Programme structure

MSc Governance and PolicyCore modules

− Governance and Policy − Philosophy of Social Science Research − Research Design and Practice

Optional modules

Four from a wide range in Social Sciences, including those in the following areas: demography, gerontology, international relations, politics, social policy, social statistics and sociology

Dissertation

MSc Governance and Policy (Research)Core modules

− Governance and Policy − Philosophy of Social Science Research − Research Design and Practice − Qualitative Methods I − Quantitative Methods I

plus two from

− Qualitative Methods II − Quantitative Methods II or Survey Methods

Optional modules Two from a wide range in Social Sciences

Dissertation

PhD PoliticsWe offer MPhil/PhD programmes in many areas of political science, political theory and international relations, falling under our main research themes of citizenship, governance and globalisation.

These themes encompass diverse topics, ranging from democratic engagement to local governance, from policy studies to political accountability, from global justice to theories of citizenship, from development to nuclear security, and from world government to globalisation. We are eager to foster postgraduate study on these topics and a great many others, and offer a highly stimulating, friendly and supportive environment for doctoral research.

You will work with a supervisory team of at least two academic members of staff and consult with other members of staff as needed. We actively encourage doctoral student participation in academic conferences and submission of articles to scholarly journals. The main career objective for most candidates is an academic position, although a PhD in politics and international relations can also be used as a springboard for work in think-tanks, policy centres, foreign affairs and parliamentary research.

Key information

Programme Director: Dr Ben Saunders


Programme duration: three to four years (full-time); up to seven years (part-time)

Entry requirements: masters degree in a relevant subject; good honours degree considered, professional experience may also be considered; you must also provide a research proposal and reference; satisfactory performance at interview.


Funding: University scholarships available

Career destinations: academia; civil service; journalism; local government; NGOs; politics; international financial and development organisations

Assessment: Annual Reports, Confirmation (interim thesis) of PhD status, final thesis submission, examination and vivavoce

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Tudor Vilcan PhD Politics and International Relations

Southampton is a buzzing place, full of people to engage with and events to take part in. As Southampton is a research-intensive university, it has a large postgraduate community, both overall and at the level of the department and specific schools. With its drive towards becoming more interdisciplinary, there is a parallel movement toward greater integration of the PGR community. More and more events are being organized in order to make postgraduates aware of the many things their researches may have in common and establish conversations among them. There are also many talks with distinguished speakers, conferences and University wide events that make Southampton a place full of life.

My advice to prospective postgrads is that Southampton is a big university not only in terms of the number of undergraduates but also as a research-intensive university in terms of the postgraduates and research fellows. This will enable the feeling of being part of a large community and help relief the feeling of isolation that sometimes comes with pursuing a programme that has inbuilt lots of freedom for the individual.

The most important thing when it comes to a PhD is choose your supervisors carefully, as they are crucial to the success of your programme. Speaking from experience I can say that the members of staff here at Southampton are exceptional, both top of the line researchers and dedicated educators.

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Chloe Harvey MSc Social Statistics (Research Methods) graduate 2016, PhD Social Statistics

Studying my MSc was quite tough but it was really good; you learn a lot of skills to take away with you; a lot of peers went to work in industry and they found that learning statistics helps with getting a job and to be able to use those skills in the work place. Employers get really excited with seeing social statistics on your CV.

It’s quite flexible so you get the opportunity to take a lot of optional modules, but I found it really useful to take courses to learn different statistical software. They were really practical and hands on with computer tutorials, tutorials and lectures, so you can apply the methods that you’ve used in a computer workshop to real life examples. I found the dissertation the most rewarding part because then you get to put everything together and everything you’ve learn throughout the year to then use it on your own project. I have gone on to do a PhD here and I want my research on infant feeding in South East Asia to help guide where policies should be targeted.

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MSc DemographyThis programme provides you with interdisciplinary study skills in the field of population science and the analysis of demographic phenomena. You will learn about population change, its relationship to policy and how to analyse population dynamics. The programme provides vocational training for those wishing to enhance their demographic skills and will prepare you for an applied or research career.

Programme structure

Compulsory modules

− Demographic Methods I and II − Introductory Qualitative Methods or Qualitative Methods − Population, Poverty and Policy − Research Skills − Quantitative Analysis I and II − Generalised Linear Models − Understanding Population Change

Optional modules

− Migration − Analysis of Hierarchical (Multilevel and Longitudinal) Data − Critical Issues in Global Health: Concepts and Case Studies − Methods and Analysis of Global Health Trends

and Differentials − Population and Reproductive Health − Researching Contemporary Issues in Ageing Societies − Social Science Data: Sources and Measurement

Modules on other MSc programmes (eg MSc Gerontology, MSc Social Statistics) may be taken as options after discussion with your academic tutor and the MSc programme coordinator

Dissertation

Key information

Programme Director: Dr Jennifer A. Holland



Entry requirements: first- or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent Language requirements: www.southampton.ac.uk/stats/pgentry

Fees: www.southampton.ac.uk/demography/ pg-fees-and-funding


Career destinations: international civil service and NGOs; local and national government; market research and consultancy fields; planning; public health analysis; research and academic organisations

Social Statistics and Demography

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MSc /PG Dip/PG Cert Official StatisticsThis part-time programme provides the specialist skills and knowledge central to professional statistical work in government. It is particularly suitable if you are employed in the UK Government Statistical Service or equivalent organisations overseas.

Programme structure

Experienced personnel from academia and government deliver each module intensively in a one-week period. The successful completion of six instructional modules leads to the award of Certificate in Official Statistics (PG Cert). The successful completion of 12 instructional modules leads to the award of a PG Dip Official Statistics. The diploma and dissertation lead to the award of MSc Official Statistics.

Compulsory modules

− Demographic Methods I − Elements of Official Statistics* − Evaluation and Monitoring − Index Numbers − Introduction to Survey Research* − Regression Modelling* − Survey Sampling* − Time Series Analysis

* Compulsory modules for PG Cert

Optional modules

− Analysis of Complex Survey Data − Compensating for Non-response − Demographic Methods II − Further Sampling Methods − Further Survey Estimation Methods − Generalised Linear Models − Multilevel Approaches to the Analysis of Repeated

Measures Data − National Accounts − Small Area Estimation − Statistical Computing − Statistical Disclosure Control − Survey Data Collection

Dissertation

Key information

Programme Director: Dr Paul Smith


Programme duration: part-time two to four years

Entry requirements: first- or good second-class honours degree or equivalent from a recognised institution


Funding: most students are funded by their employer

Career destinations: international NGOs; local and national government; research and academia; statistical agencies

MSc Social Statistics (Research Methods)This programme trains you in the theory and methods of social statistics, exposing you to cutting-edge social statistical practice and preparing you for carrying out research in the social sciences. There is a particular focus on survey design and analysis, statistical modelling of complex data and demographic methods.

Programme structure

Compulsory modules

− Demographic Methods I − Introductory Qualitative Methods or Qualitative Methods − Analysis of Hierarchical (Multilevel and Longitudinal) Data − Research Skills − Social Science Data: Sources and Measurement − Quantitative Analysis I and II or Generalised Linear Models − Survey Design

Optional modules

− Computer-intensive Statistical Methods − Demographic Methods II − Design of Experiments − Epidemiological Methods − Migration − Multivariate Analysis − Population, Poverty and Policy

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− Population and Reproductive Health − Researching Contemporary Issues in Ageing Societies − Statistical Genetics − Survey Methods I − Survival Analysis − Understanding Population Change − Statistical Theory and Linear Models − Philosophy of Social Science Research − Family Demography − Critical Issues in Global Health − Concept and Case Studies − Methods and Analysis of Global Health Trends and

Differentials

Dissertation

Key information




Entry requirements: first- or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent



Career destinations: international NGOs; local and national government; market research; research and academia; statistician

MSc Social Statistics (Statistics)This programme trains you in the theory and methods of social statistics, exposing you to cutting-edge social statistical practice and preparing you for carrying out research in the social sciences. There is a particular focus on statistical methodology and the underlying theory, equipping you with the skills to undertake research in social statistics methodology or a career as a professional social statistician.

Programme structure

Compulsory modules

− Generalised Linear Models, Analysis of Hierarchical (Multilevel and Longitudinal) Data, Multivariate Analysis, Research Skills , Social Science Data: Sources and Measurement, Survey Design, Survey Methods I, Statistical Theory and Linear Models

Optional modules

− Bayesian Methods − Computer-intensive Statistical Methods − Concept and Case Studies − Critical Issues in Global Health − Demographic Methods I and II − Design of Experiments − Epidemiological Methods − Family Demography − Introductory Qualitative Methods − Methods and Analysis of Global Health Trends and

Differentials − Philosophy of Social Science Research − Statistical Computing − Statistical Genetics − Statistical Theory and Linear Models − Survival Analysis

Dissertation

Key information




Entry requirements: first- or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent Language requirements: www.southampton.ac.uk/stats/pgentry



Career destinations: international NGOs; local and national government; market research; research and academia; statistician

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Social Statistics and Demography (continued)

PhD Social Statistics and DemographyOur Department has resounding international expertise and our research is ranked in the Top 50, along with Operational Research, in the World. You will plan your research in year one and undertake training in specific research skills and methods. During years two and three you will conduct your research. You will give two seminars at the University during your studies, and will be encouraged to present your work at national and international conferences.

Key information for all PhD programmes

Programme Director: Dr Victoria Hosegood



Entry requirements: masters degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent (occasionally candidates are admitted with a first- or upper second-class honours degree); you must also provide a research proposal and referencey satisfactory performance at interview.



Career destinations: recent graduates hold lectureships at top UK universities, are senior officers at UN agencies and government statisticians

MSc Global HealthThe MSc provides comprehensive training on the principles, methods and research skills necessary to understand, interpret and solve critical global health challenges. The programme is research-led, inter- and multi-disciplinary with a distinct focus covering the breadth of subject area covered in the core, compulsory and optional modules.

Programme structure

Compulsory modules

− Critical Issues in Global Health: Concepts and Case Studies; Methods and Analysis of Global Health Trends and Differentials; Demographic Methods 1*;

− Health Policy and Economics; − Quantitative Methods 1*; Epidemiology: Concepts, Analysis

and Application*; Population and Reproductive Health

Dissertation

Optional modules

− Core Skills in Geographical − Information Systems*; Ageing, Health and Wellbeing;

Communicable Disease Control; Enabling Change for Health Improvement; Health Services Organisation and Evaluation;

− Healthcare Informatics; Qualitative Methods; Introduction to Sustainability

*Students with foundation level training and knowledge in relevant methods courses may be allowed to choose the corresponding advanced level modules either as a substitute or as an optional for specialisation.

Key information

Programme Director: Sabu Padmadas


Programme duration: 12 months (full time) or 27 months (part time)

Entry requirements: first- or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent


Funding: University scholarships are available

Assessment: Annual reports, Confirmation (interim thesis) of PhD status, final thesis submission, examination and vivavoce

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Emma Nelson MSc Global Health 2016

I loved studying at undergraduate level and a lot of the modules that I took led nicely into a Masters in Global Health, such as Global Challenges and Population and Reproductive Health. With other similar MScs elsewhere you are more constrained, whereas here I had a peer who got to pick more politics related modules because of her interest and got to do a lot more methodology. I have been really interested in clinical statistics around clinical trials, analysing whether drugs are effective and doing methodology statistics with some theory.

I’ve just done a health needs assessment as one of my modules which is really cool as I am going to be doing a summer placement in Alderney to look at these projects of ageing population and tourism.

The support is amazing and Sabu Padmadas who leads the Global Health programme really cares and will check that modules are going ok and that everyone is happy…they are cool people!

Because the Office for National Statistics has a course at Southampton, the University’s reputation really helped with my application there as a statistical research officer with a new administrative data department for the 2017 census.

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Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology

Key information

Programme Director: Dr Paul Bridgen



Entry requirements: first- or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline; in some circumstances, professional qualifications considered Language requirements: www.southampton.ac.uk/sspc/pgentry

Fees: www.southampton.ac.uk/sspc/pg-fees-and-funding

Funding: University scholarships available

Career destinations: public, private and voluntary sector organisations; research in local/national government; teaching; postgraduate research

MSc programmes in Sociology and Social PolicyEach of the MSc programmes offered by Sociology and Social Policy will enable you to study the most contemporary social issues and interrogate how social research relates to policy and practice. A comparative approach is taken across the programmes to examine social questions and problems at a variety of levels, from local to global.

Students can explore issues in a cross-disciplinary way, drawing together insights from sociology, social policy, criminology and anthropology, as well as other disciplines within the social sciences. Students will be enabled to formulate research questions in specific research contexts, select and use

appropriate methods of data collection and analysis, manipulate and critically evaluate key concepts and issues, and present results in a systematic way.

The programmes will provide you with the opportunity to explore particular areas of interest in a range of specialist project modules reflecting key areas of staff expertise. These will allow you to pursue your own research interests and questions in depth from a range of topics which cut across sociology and social policy. They also provide an excellent basis for research for the dissertation, as well as in a variety of professional contexts.

MSc International Social PolicyThe MSc International Social Policy masters programme considers social policy issues and debates in a broad context, encouraging students to apply their skills in relation to a broad range of social situations.

The programme gives students choice and flexibility with options enabling them if they wish to specialise, on the basis of pathways, on issues relating to ageing societies, development studies and social enterprise.

Programme structure

Modules from (depending on pathway):

− International Social Welfare; − Philosophy of Social Science Research; − Perspectives in Gerontology; − Development and Migration; − Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship; − The South and Global Politics

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MSc Sociology and Social PolicyThis programme will enable you to combine the study of contemporary sociological issues and debates with considerations of how these connect with policymaking and practice. A thorough grounding in developments in sociological theory is used as a basis to interrogate key questions and controversies in social policy and welfare delivery.

There are three available pathways – Quantitative, Qualitative and Substantive – which means that students can construct a programme best suited to their interests and needs.

Programme structure

Modules from (depending on pathway)

− Understanding Modernity − Key Debates in Social Policy − Understanding Social Change − The Mixed Economy of Welfare Delivery − Philosophy of Social Science Research − Research Design and Practice − Quantitative Methods − Qualitative Methods − Project modules 1 and 2 (from a range of specialist options)

Dissertation

MSc Sociology and Social ResearchThis ESRC-accredited programme offers advanced conceptual and methodological training in sociological research and analysis. You will be given a thorough grounding in social theoretical developments, interrogate key contemporary debates within and across different theoretical approaches, and examine the ways in which social theory informs social research.

As well as providing the skills to conduct research in a variety of professional contexts, this programme provides an excellent basis for PhD studies.

Programme structure

Core modules

− Understanding Modernity − Understanding Social Change − Philosophy of Social Science Research − Research Design and Practice − Quantitative Methods − Qualitative Methods − Project modules 1 and 2 (from a range of specialist options)

Dissertation

MSc Criminology Our exciting and innovative postgraduate programme in criminology, combines a thorough grounding in topics fundamental to acquiring an advanced appreciation of crime, the causes of crime and responses to it with a diverse range of options reflecting our academics’ research.

Programme structure

Core modules

− Criminal Behaviour − Applied Perspectives; − Criminal Justice − Policy and Practice − Philosophy of Social Science Research − Research Design and Practice; Qualitative − Methods 1 − Quantitative Methods 1

Optional modules

− Life Behind Bars: Prisons and Punishment − Contemporary Policing − Cyber Crime − Insecurity and the Dark Web − Violence and Sex in Law − Literature and Culture − Psychology in a Forensic Context − Census and Neighbourhood Analysis − Introduction to Security Studies − Contemporary Theories of Justice − Survey Design − Qualitative Methods/Quantitative Methods

Social Science Data − Sources and Measurement

Dissertation

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Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology (continued)

Key information

Programme Director: Professor Jenny Fleming



Entry requirements: first- or upper second-class honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent Language requirements: www.southampton.ac.uk/sspc/pgentry

Fees: www.southampton.ac.uk/sspc/pg-fees-and-funding


Career destinations: police, prison, probation and court services; security and crime analysis; youth justice and youth work; research and policy development; non-governmental organisations; PhD studies

PhD Sociology,Social Policy and CriminologyWe welcome applications from students who are interested in pursuing postgraduate research in sociology and/or social policy and related areas such as criminology, anthropology and social psychology. We are particularly interested in applications from students who wish to undertake research in areas of quantitative and mixed methods sociology or social policy, or who wish to pursue interdisciplinary research in the areas of health and wellbeing, justice, migration, energy, environment and resilience, or the social/computational interface.

You will be supervised by two academics with related research interests; a wider supervisory team will oversee your progress. Students will be assessed by annual reports, Confirmation (interim thesis) of PhD Status, final thesis submission, examination and vivavoce. You will be expected to undertake appropriate research training sessions organised by us.

You will be encouraged to play a full part in our activities, including a regular programme of seminars with visiting speakers, and research workshops where you will have the opportunity to present your work and discuss common issues in a more informal atmosphere. We will also encourage you to attend conferences and workshops elsewhere. If you do not have a research grant to cover the costs of such events, you may apply for financial assistance.

Key information for postgraduate by research programmes

Programme Director: Dr Bindi Shah



Entry requirements: masters degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent (a good honours degree will be considered). You will also need to provide a research proposal and references; satisfactory performance at interview.



Career destinations: academic posts; research in government, private and not-for-profit sectors; research organisations

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Olly Clark-Darby PhD in Criminology, MSc Criminology

Studying Criminology at Masters level allowed me to diversify the opportunities I had including module choices in study law enforcement and penology. The support I’ve had has been very good and small classes allow individual interactions. I was able to get funding for my PhD which allowed me to tap into the thread of research on fire arms policing which is quite niche and understudied to be able to provide better balanced views.

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Southampton has a thriving and diverse international community of postgraduate students. Each year we welcome over 7,000 EU and international students from more than 140 countries.

Living and studying in a different country has its own unique challenges. We make student entry straightforward, offer attractive scholarships to eligible applicants, help you settle into your new life and advise you on all aspects of living in the UK. Our network of services and advisors ensure that your studies and life at Southampton are as productive and stress-free as possible.

International OfficeStaff from our International Office attend educational exhibitions around the world, as well as making numerous visits overseas and to colleges in the UK.

If you are unable to visit us in Southampton, make sure you book an appointment to meet us at one of the exhibitions or join us on a virtual open day. You will find a quick introduction to the University on our website, which is available in other languages. You can also view web pages dedicated to over 70 specific countries.

To join us on a virtual open day, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/virtualopenday

Welcome ProgrammeEach September, we arrange our Welcome Programme, which helps you settle into life here. The programme includes general events to introduce you to our facilities, subject-specific events to begin your academic induction and a range of social and cultural activities.

You will meet other postgraduate students and explore the University and the city, so that you know where to worship, relax and shop. You will also meet current international students who will be able to give you good advice.

Meet and GreetOur free Meet and Greet service from London Heathrow and Gatwick airports will get you to the University in time for the Welcome Programme. You can register for both the service and the Programme from July 2017 on our website.

English language requirementsIf English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate that you have sufficient knowledge of the English language to be able to benefit from all academic activities at the University. For details about English language requirements for our courses visit our website.

If you need to improve your English language skills before enrolling on your chosen programme of study, you can apply for one of our pre-sessional English language courses.

Our Centre for Language Study offers a variety of courses and support for our international postgraduate community. We run year-round intensive and summer pre-sessional English language courses, as well as online courses. English language support courses are provided free of charge throughout the year for postgraduates.

For more information, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/international/english

Pre-mastersOur pre-masters programme is designed to equip you with the academic and English language skills you will need to get the most from a taught masters degree. For more information, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/pre-masters

VisasBefore you join us, find out about the UK’s immigration procedures. You will need to do this well in advance of your arrival in the UK. Our website provides information on student visas, police registration, working in the UK and has links to other useful websites.

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Find out more www.southampton.ac.uk/international

“My four years at Southampton were unforgettable; I’ve learnt so many new things and made friends with so many interesting people. I feel very lucky to have attended lectures led by world-class professors who have contributed valuable research in the field, and my own personal tutor was knowledgeable, helpful and caring.”Vu Vuong BSc Economics and Econometrics, 2005; MSc Economics and Econometrics, 2006; Actuarial Risk Analyst, Prudential plc

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ApplyingHow to applyTo apply for postgraduate study you must satisfy (or be predicted to satisfy) the general entry requirements of the academic unit and any specific requirements of your chosen programme. These are set out in the key facts section for each programme in this prospectus and online.

Some programmes require a masters degree to be achieved with merit or distinction (or the equivalent standard). As a guide, the University would normally consider a merit to be where the final overall mark is between 60 and 69 per cent and distinction to be 70 per cent or higher.

You will then need to complete the online application form on our website, which you can find at www.southampton.ac.uk/pgapply

For most programmes this will include submitting supporting documentation, for example a copy of your undergraduate degree certificate, which you can upload with your application form. You can find the exact list of documents you will need to submit for your programme on the relevant course page of our website. We will send you an acknowledgement email as soon as we have received your completed application.

As well as academic qualifications and practical experience, we are looking for evidence of your interest in the subject area and an understanding of the rigorous demands of postgraduate study. It is a good idea to cover these areas when you are writing your personal statement.

There is no University deadline for applications for taught or research programmes, but some academic units may have their own application deadlines. For more details, see the key facts section for each course or research programme. You should apply as early as possible if you need to secure a UK visa or if you are applying for funding or sponsorship.

We operate a fair and transparent admissions policy which we review annually. You may read the current policy online at www.southampton.ac.uk/admissions_policy

English language requirementsAll of our programmes are taught in the medium of English (with the exception of language-specific programmes). As such, all applicants must satisfy the University’s general entrance requirement by possessing at least a grade C in GCSE English, or equivalent. In addition, international applicants requiring a visa to study in the UK will need to satisfy the English language requirements set out by the UK Home Office.

The University recognises a wide range of English language tests and other qualifications which are listed in full online at www.southampton.ac.uk/admissions_language This page also lists those countries for which the requirement to sit a specific English language test for visa purposes does not apply.

The University also offers its own, tailored pre-sessional programme for applicants who need to improve their English language skills before enrolling on their chosen programme. Further information regarding pre-sessional opportunities may be found online at www.southampton.ac.uk/presessional In addition to the shorter pre-sessional programme, the Centre for Language Studies offers a variety of courses and support for international students. These include year-round English language tuition and online opportunities, some of which are free of charge for postgraduate students. Further information can be found online at www.southampton.ac.uk/international/english

Our pre-masters programme is designed to equip you with the academic and English language skills you will need to get the most from a taught masters degree. For more information please visit www.southampton.ac.uk/pre-masters

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Fees and fundingTuition feesAs a postgraduate student, you will need to pay an annual tuition fee to the University for your programme of study. This varies according to the type of programme you choose. The fee charged for full-time students includes the full cost of tuition, examinations, Students’ Union membership and research support expenses, where applicable. For specific information about the fee for a particular programme, please refer to the key facts section for each programme in this prospectus.

Unless otherwise stated, fees noted in this prospectus for UK/EU students are for 2016/17 entry and may be subject to increase for 2017/18, and fees noted for international students are for 2017/18 entry.

Some courses have non-standard fees, which are set by the individual academic unit. Please contact the individual academic unit directly for details of non-standard fees. Fees payable by students from the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are set annually by the islands’ governments, and UK universities are typically notified of the levels in the spring prior to the next academic session.

Funding your studiesWe offer a wide range of postgraduate scholarships and bursaries, which are awarded by individual academic units. We would suggest that you contact the postgraduate admissions tutor in the academic unit you are interested in for information about awards available from the University; the email addresses for the admissions tutors are at the bottom of the course pages in this prospectus. You will need funding confirmation before registering as a postgraduate student.

Which fees apply to me?The University is required to classify your fees status in accordance with the Education (Fees and Awards) (England) Regulations 2007. The amount you will have to pay depends on a number of criteria – details are available from the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA), which provides free advice and information to international students studying in the UK. Publicly funded educational institutions charge two levels of fee: the lower ‘home’ fee and the higher ‘overseas’ fee. There are certain categories of students who must be charged the home fee. More information is available at www.ukcisa.org.uk

Overseas (international) fees apply if you do not meet the criteria for UK/EU (home) fees.

Note: all figures in this section are subject to change and were correct at time of print.

Research contractsWe receive high levels of funding from external bodies and research councils, specifically for postgraduate researchers. For more information, see the key facts section on your programme of study page in this prospectus.

Postgraduate loans The government has announced a postgraduate loan scheme for 2016/17. To find out more, please visit postgradsteps.hefce.ac.uk

The below table shows standard fees. For up to date information including non-standard fees please visit www.southampton.ac.uk/pgfeesandfunding

UK/EU 2016/17* International 2017/18**

Taught course fees

PGCE £9,000 (full-time), £4,500 (part-time) £16,710 (full-time), £8,355 (part-time)

Classroom-based £7,500 (full-time), £3,750(part-time) £16,710 (full-time), £8,355 (part-time)

Laboratory-based £9,000 (full-time), £4,500 (part-time) £20,550 (full-time), £10,275 (part-time)

UK/EU 2016/17* International 2017/18**

Research programme fees

Classroom-based £4,121 (full-time), £2,026 (part-time) £15,600 (full-time), £7,800 (part-time)

Laboratory-based £4,121 (full-time), £2,026 (part-time) £21,360 (full-time), £10,680 (part-time)

*Fees stated are for 2016/17 and are subject to increase each year **New from 2015/16, the University of Southampton introduced fixed fees for international students. International students commencing a research programme of study in the 2017/18 academic year will pay the same fixed fee for each year of their programme

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How to get hereBy roadSouthampton M3 – exit M3 at junction 14, following signs for Southampton (A33). Follow the A33 into Bassett Avenue and follow map/signs to University campuses.

M27 (west or east) – leave M27 at junction 5 (Southampton Airport) and follow map/signs to University campuses.

Winchester M3 – exit M3 at junction 9 or 10.

By railFast trains from London and Bournemouth/Weymouth stop at Winchester, Southampton Central and Southampton Airport Parkway. Trains from Portsmouth and Bristol/ South Wales stop at Southampton Central. The unilink U1 bus service runs between Southampton Central and Southampton Airport Parkway via the University.

By coachSouthampton coach station is at Western Esplanade, in the city centre. unilink U1 buses connect the University’s Southampton campuses and the city centre.

By airSouthampton Airport is about 20 minutes from the Southampton campuses by bus or taxi. There is a full UK domestic service, as well as flights to mainland Europe and the Channel Islands.

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Terms and conditions

Relevant web links are shown throughout the Social Sciences PG brochure. Please also consult www.southampton.ac.uk/socsci/pg online for further details and/or any changes which have appeared since first publication of the Social Sciences PG brochure or phone the relevant area on the reverse for more information.

DisclaimerThe University of Southampton will use all reasonable efforts to deliver advertised programmes and other services and facilities in accordance with the descriptions set out in its prospectuses, student handbooks, welcome guides and website. It will provide students with the tuition, learning support, services and facilities so described with reasonable care and skill.

The University, therefore, reserves the right if it considers it to be necessary to alter the timetable, location, content or method of delivery of events provided such alterations are reasonable. Any alterations will be balanced against the requirement that a student should receive the educational services expected.

Financial or other lossesThe University will not be held liable for any direct or indirect financial or other losses or damage arising from changes made to the event timetable, location, content or method of delivery of various services and facilities set out herein.

Force majeureThe University will not be held liable for any loss, damage or expense resulting from any delay, variation or failure in the provision of services and facilities set out herein, arising from circumstances beyond the University’s reasonable control, including (but not limited to) war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions, interruption in power supplies or other services for any reason, fire, boycott and telecommunications failure.

In the event that such circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the University arise, it will use all reasonable endeavours to minimise disruption as far as it is practical to do so.

© University of Southampton 2016This information can be made available, on request, in alternative formats such as electronic, large print, Braille or audio tape, and in some cases, other languages. Please call +44 (0)23 8059 7726 to request an alternative format

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www.southampton.ac.uk/socsci/pgUK and EU postgraduate taught enquiries: [email protected] Economics: +44 (0)23 8059 5395 Politics and International Relations: +44 (0)23 8059 2629 Gerontology: +44 (0)23 8059 2511 Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology: +44 (0)23 8059 2511 Social Statistics and Demography: +44 (0)23 8059 7342

UK and EU PhD enquiries: [email protected] +44 (0)23 8059 2527

International enquiries: [email protected] +44 (0)23 8059 9699

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