School of Social Sciences (SOSS)

Manchester is home to one of the leading centres for social science research in the UK.

You will benefit from a dynamic research culture that encourages innovative, cross-disciplinary collaboration and provides all the support and training you will need to develop your research skills. We're a large and diverse School but enjoy an atmosphere of a close community. We carry out theoretically-informed, empirical research, addressing major issues of private and public concern. Please select your discipline on the left for information on your research community, who's who and other useful links.

Qualitative Research Methods training

PGRs in the School of Social Sciences may undertake postgraduate qualitative research methods (QRM) training from the suite of courses which can be found in the QRM handbook. Please discuss your training needs with the supervisory team in the first instance. To view the courses, eligibility and enrolment process, please see the handbook.