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Social researcher
Level
6
Degree level
Length
3.5 yrs
typical
Sector
Business and administration
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Provide robust research and analysis that forms the foundation for social policy development, implementation, and evaluation, impacting important decisions that seek to ensure the best possible investment of public…
What you'd do
Design research projects to answer specific policy questions
Conduct interviews, surveys, or focus groups with participants
Analyse quantitative datasets using statistical software
Write research reports and briefings for policy teams
Present findings at team meetings and stakeholder events
Review existing literature to contextualise new research
Work to ethical standards and data protection requirements
What you'd learn
Quantitative research methods including surveys and statistical analysis
Qualitative methods such as interviews, focus groups, and observation
Research design and ethical considerations in social research
Data analysis using tools such as SPSS, R, or Stata
Presenting research findings clearly to non-specialist audiences
Critical appraisal of existing research and evidence
Government Social Research professional standards and frameworks
Ready to look for a place?
See live Social researcher apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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