Programme overview SPAIS POSTGRADUATE OPEN DAY JUNE 2015 Wednesday 17 June 2015, from 10.00 – 16.00, 2D3, Social Science Complex, 12a Priory Road, Bristol BS8 1TN. The Open Day will consist of a Welcome from the Teaching and Learning Director, presentations by Pathway Directors, sample seminars, a campus tour, with refreshments and an informal Question and Answer session. To register for this event, please send an email to the following e-mail address confirming your attendance, stating your full name, the programme you are interested in and any dietary requirements you may have: spais-mscenquiries@bristol.ac.uk -------------- Social Science Research Methods (Sociology) reflects the School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies (SPAIS) expertise in Research Methods training and provides comprehensive training in the whole process of research conceptualisation, design and operationalisation. It is especially formulated to reflect the training recommended by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and has been accredited as a Research Training programme. It is particularly suited for those seeking a career as a social science researcher or proceeding to a PhD, including ESRC-funded doctoral study. You are given thorough theoretical and practical knowledge of the variety of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods available to the social scientist and of the principal methods of analysing data. The programme also covers the research process, ethical considerations and social theory. You will also be encouraged to apply your methods training to substantive research interests.

Careers after an MSc in Social Science Research Methods (Sociology) Bristol graduates are in high demand and have an excellent record of employment following graduation. Students of the MSc Research Methods programmes go on to further study to PhD level or pursue research jobs in government or private sector - organisations such as House of Commons, World Bank, DEMOS among others.