Scholarar logoScholarar
Back to search
MasterRecommended

Master of Social Sciences Research

London South Bank University

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

Report this program

What’s wrong with Master of Social Sciences Research? Choose all that apply.

London South Bank University campus

About the program

Research master in social sciences in the Division of Social Sciences.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Apply core knowledge in Social Sciences Research. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in science and environment.

Career outcomes

  • Academic and research careers
  • Further doctoral study

Curriculum

  • Research-only: a supervised project in one of the division research areas
  • With the Key Skills Development programme and research seminars
  • Full-time one year. Study is full time on the Southwark campus in London
  • And detailed module information is published on the LSBU course page.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A first degree
  • Usually at least a 2:2
  • Or three years of relevant post-qualification experience; Good maths or numeracy
  • Communication and IT; English language test required. Some courses ask for more.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject; Research proposal

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 90
  • PTE Academic 60
  • Cambridge 180

Documents you’ll need

  • Typically includes Passport or identity document
  • Academic transcripts
  • Qualification certificates
  • Language proficiency evidence
  • Completed application materials
  • Curriculum vitae
  • And personal statement or statement of purpose.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Entry requirements and deadlines at lsbu.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply. Apply with the LSBU Online Application Form (up to two courses)
  3. Or through UCAS for undergraduate courses. Upload qualifications
  4. English test result and supporting documents. The International Admissions Team reviews the file and emails a decision
  5. Considering immigration history for a Student visa. Accept the offer and pay the deposit by the stated date. Receive the CAS
  6. Then apply for the UK Student visa with UKVI-compliant bank statements and a TB certificate if applicable. Attend International and University Welcome Week.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,600 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£13,200 GBP

Program details

CampusSouthwark Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Law Arts and Education
DepartmentScience and Environment
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteLSBU lists international scholarships such as the Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award and the Global Success Scholarship (lsbu.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/scholarships).

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    30 Jun 2027

    228 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.