Two subjects are currently offered in social research - one dealing with basic statistics and computing for social sciences and the other, methods of social research. The first introduces students to published data - for example, what the monthly unemployment rate means and how the data is collected, the calculation of basic statistics and what the formulae mean, and the use of computers to analyse real data.
The second subject covers the methodology available to social researchers and requires students to apply these techniques in a selected project, working within a small team. The subject has proved of great value when career moves are being planned, eg a new job or graduate study, as the techniques learnt cover many areas which appeal to supervisors, eg working cooperatively in teams, verbal and written skills, computing, and the ability to solve problems.
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