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Master of Social Research and Policy
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
One-year master's in social research methods and policy analysis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop academic knowledge of Social Research and Policy
- Strengthen research and critical-thinking skills
- And apply relevant subject concepts to course assessments and practical examples.
Career outcomes
- Charities and social enterprises
- Public administration
- Private-sector social research
- Market research
- Social rehabilitation and law-related institutions
- Start-ups
- Research and innovation industries
- Academic research
- Education and teaching
Curriculum
- One year of study in social research and policy covering research design
- Data use and the economic
- Socio-cultural and political context of social research
- Ending in a dissertation or final project. The page does not list module titles.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree
- Usually UK 2:2 or equivalent (India 55%)
- Some courses require a related subject degree or relevant experience. Course pages state the exact requirement.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree (UK honours 2:2/2:1 or international equivalent), Related subject often required, Relevant work experience considered for some courses.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 80 (min 17 listening
- PTE Academic 18 reading
- Cambridge 20 speaking
- Oxford Test of English 17 writing
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts and applicable supporting documents require confirmation.
How to apply
- Check the course page for entry requirements and start dates (September and January
- Some part-time courses May). Apply online through the course page. Apply button
- There is no application fee. Upload clearly labelled qualification documents and English evidence if needed. Expect an email update within about 2 weeks. Overseas offer holders pay a non-refundable tuition deposit (from GBP 6
- 000). Apply for the UK Student visa with your CAS and funds of GBP 10
- 827 plus outstanding fees.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £20,953 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Sighthill Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Applied Sciences |
| Department | Department of Social Research and Policy |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Eligible students may consult the institution for current scholarships and award criteria, Availability varies by program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
93 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 15 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £20,953 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 80 (min 17 listening, PTE Academic 18 reading, Cambridge 20 speaking, Oxford Test of English 17 writing.