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Master of Social Research

University of Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

One-year full-time Master of Science programme in Social Research offered by the School of Social and Political Science.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Social Research. Select and apply relevant analytical
  • Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.

Career outcomes

  • National and international organisations
  • Civil service
  • Voluntary sector
  • Commercial research sector
  • Policy development
  • Analysis and evaluation
  • Further academic study (PhDs)

Curriculum

  • One-year full-time programme. Our curriculum has three essential components
  • Which provide a framework for your learning over the course of the year. Courses named on the page include core courses in Semesters 1 and 2
  • A set of specialist option courses
  • Your dissertation
  • Charities
  • Social enterprises. Options include computational methods
  • Demography
  • Longitudinal analysis.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification from a recognised institution, In a relevant subject for most programmes.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Academic Certificates
  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadline on its degree finder page. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide a personal statement
  2. Degree certificates and transcripts
  3. References
  4. English language evidence and certified translations. Track your application online and wait for the decision (usually 6 to 8 weeks). Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit if the programme asks for one. Apply early if you need a visa
  5. As the page advises.

Other costs

Tuition per year£33,600 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£44,427 GBP

Program details

CampusCentral Area
Faculty or schoolSchool of Social and Political Science
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.