English Language Preparation + 3-Term Pathway - Pre-Masters - Law and Social Science - Transfer to Master of Arts - Social Research Methods

The programme is designed to develop Students English language skills and introduce students  to essential academic and study skills before travelling to the International Study Centre to begin their academic programme.

The Pre-Masters is a  three-term programme that provides the specialist academic and English language preparation students  need to succeed as a postgraduate student at Durham University. Once they  successfully complete this Pre-Masters programme and achieve the required grades, they  can start their chosen Masters degree at Durham University. 

This Master of Arts in Social Research Methods has been designed to provide a broad-based practical grounding in research methods training across the social sciences with a specific focus on the research practices of a chosen field. Students  can choose to focus on social policy, criminology, sociology or social work.