Government & Public Service
Social Researcher
Studies social behaviour, institutions and outcomes using research methods.
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What this career is
Social research investigates how communities and institutions actually function, using qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Typical education pathway
- BA in social sciences, followed by a master's or research degree
What professionals typically do
- Design studies and sampling approaches
- Conduct interviews, surveys and fieldwork
- Analyse data and interpret findings
- Publish reports for academic or policy audiences
Typical education pathways
- BA in sociology, political science, anthropology or psychology
- MA followed by M.Phil./Ph.D. for research careers
Important skills
- Research design
- Fieldwork
- Data analysis
- Academic writing
Suitable student interests
- Understanding people
- Research
- Fieldwork
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