Interdisciplinary Research Methods is a master's degree in Liberal Arts programme offered by Durham University in Durham, United Kingdom. The programme runs for 1 year. Tuition for international students is GBP 15,300 per year (GBP 6,500 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Liberal Arts
Duration: 1 year
Local tuition: GBP 6,500 / year
International tuition: GBP 15,300 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last checked November 2026 · Source: durham.ac.uk ·
Program details
Overview
This degree develops research expertise that crosses disciplinary boundaries, with a focus on the methods used to investigate contemporary social life. The curriculum follows learning outcomes defined by the ESRC, and it is taught by academics with a strong interdisciplinary outlook. Students gain an understanding of how different methodological traditions can be combined to answer complex questions.
Core advanced methods form the backbone of the year, supplemented by specialised techniques selected to fit each student's interests. Teaching combines small-group sessions, workshops, seminars and hands-on practicals. Assessment is flexible and tailored to the learner's interests, and the programme finishes with an independent dissertation that prepares graduates for further study or research-intensive careers. Students are also encouraged to develop their own research questions early, so that the chosen methods fit a project they care about.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: We typically require a 2:1 Bachelor (Honours) degree (or international equivalent), in a relevant Social Sciences discipline. In lieu of a suitable degree discipline, significant and relevant work experience can be considered.