Developing research competence in students through the study of socio-humanitarian subjects

In today's world, employers value knowledge and the ability to apply it in practice, analyse data and propose solutions. Research competence is becoming an essential factor in professional training. The study aims to develop students' social sciences and humanities research competence. To achieve the aim of the study, various methods were used: theoretical, synthesis, statistical analysis, survey and observation, and correlation analysis. It has been established that it is necessary to train students to conduct research and critically analyse social phenomena in the context of globalisation, innovative changes, and the growing importance of science and technology. It is outlined that funding for the humanities in Ukraine is less than for the technical sciences, but the state, international grants, and private foundations support it. Changes in spending reflect economic and social processes. The survey showed that students feel prepared for social sciences and humanities research but have gaps in experiments and surveys. They are satisfied with the support of teachers but need more practical tasks and resources to improve their skills. The analysis of the curricula showed that there are essential elements for developing research competence. However, there is room for improvement, mainly through more practical training, the use of accurate data and the expansion of methodological support. The correlation analysis showed that the quality of teaching materials and teacher support positively impact students' research competence. This highlights the importance of quality teaching materials and student support for developing research skills. A list of recommended pedagogical technologies for effectively developing students' research competence is presented. It has been established that integrating these recommendations will improve the development of research skills in students studying social sciences and humanities.