MSc in Social Network Analysis

There is increasing national and international demand for experts in social network analysis, both academically and in commercial environments such as market research, crime analysis and public health.

This course will teach you the theoretical foundations of social network analysis, the constitutive elements of research design, techniques for data collection, advanced methods for social network data analysis and visualization, statistical modelling of social networks and mixed methods.

With an interdisciplinary combination of lecturers from the Mitchell Centre for Social Network Analysis, who specialise in mathematics, social statistics, sociology and criminology, the teaching team will guide and supervise students in all the aspects related to social network research.

Graduating from the course, you’ll be well-equipped to work in social network analysis, with roles available across a range of industries. You’ll also develop transferrable skills in research and communication, setting you up well for a range of interesting and worthwhile careers.

The University also has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate. At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help boost your employability.

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