Overview

This Educational Research MSc course from University of Stirling prepares you for a career in educational research, whether you plan to go on to a doctorate or take your research in other directions.

Key facts

Under the expert guidance of our team of leading academics, you’ll develop a broad range of research skills. You’ll learn to design and plan research projects and collect, analyse, interpret and report qualitative and quantitative data. By the time you graduate you’ll have a deeper understanding of the theoretical, ethical, political and comparative aspects of carrying out educational research.
The course also covers digital methodologies, and you’ll be involved with cutting-edge research projects currently being carried out by staff in the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Our Masters in Educational Research improves the career prospects of researchers in education, training and related subjects, and professionals who need to understand and commission research in these fields. It’s valuable preparation for doctoral research in education, and is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as meeting its criteria for postgraduate research training that helps students improve their employability while learning core research skills.

Open up a wide range of future possibilities in educational research
ESRC accreditation helps to broaden your opportunities after graduating
Benefit from our strong focus on employability

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nature of Educational Enquiry
Research Design and Process
Quantitative Data Analysis
Theory & Methods of Digital Social Research
The Nature of Social Enquiry
Qualitative Data Analysis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 27 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Stirling, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Educational Research View 139 other Masters in Educational Research in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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80

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General requirements

A minimum of a second class Honours degree (2:1 preferred) or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.

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Tuition Fee

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International

20600 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20600 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9500 GBP per year during 12 months.

Students from the Republic of Ireland and UK - £9500

Living costs for Stirling

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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