Benjamin Mason

Benjamin Mason is a Teaching Fellow in the Department of Social Statistics and Demography at the University of Southampton. He is part of the School of Economic, Social and Political Sciences within the Faculty of Social Sciences. His primary role focuses on teaching introductory quantitative methods and research methods to undergraduate social science students. He currently serves as the Head of Teaching Programmes in SSD, a shared role with Peter Smith.

Ben teaches the first-year module RESM1002, titled 'Simple Liars, Damned Liars and Experts: the use of empirical research in social science,' which introduces students to basic data analysis techniques and their applications in research, media, and public life. His responsibilities include module coordination, lecturing, and tutoring.

No specific scientific awards or publications are listed in his profile. His work emphasizes pedagogical contributions rather than traditional research output.