During the last term of the second year of the course, MSocSc students work exclusively on an original piece of primary research, which forms the basis of their minor dissertation. This closely supervised research relates directly to youth and community work practice and includes research projects such as needs assessments and programme evaluations. Graduates of this course have been successful in obtaining employment in a range of settings. Others have found employment in the fields of adult education and social research. Students who have not attained a second class honours degree may enter the first year at Higher Diploma level and transfer to the Masters Degree at the beginning of the second year if they meet the required standards.
Applications are particularly welcome from mature students and members of minority groups.