Overview

About the program

The Social Science programme of the University of Aberdeen is a one-year research degree, combining specialist and generic methods training to equip students with transferable skills for graduate employment in the public, private and third sector. It also lays the foundation to undertake advanced doctoral studies. The degree programme comprises four taught courses, two per semester, followed by a supervised research project in the summer semester. The MRes is recognised under the Economic and Social Research Council’s Scottish Doctoral Training Programme, Sociology Pathway. The Diploma in Social Science Research, comprising of four taught courses, also offers intensive training which is recognised under the Scottish Government’s Student Awards Scheme (SAAS).

The MRes programme is tailored to provide the methodological training and critical capacity for advanced research in social science. It gives you the knowledge, understanding and competence to deploy qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis in the conduct of theoretically informed research. The dissertation allows you to develop practical, intellectual and critical skills in a substantive area of your interest. The skills gained can be used across many employment areas.

For most courses in the programme, students gain experience with specific research methods by applying them to address substantive topics of their choosing. In this way, students can customise their methods training around their particular social science interests.

Careers

Academic

Research organisations

Non government organisations

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Qualitative Methods in Social Science

Theories and Issues in Political Science and Ir

Advanced Social Theory

Advanced Quantitative Methods in Social Science

Advanced Quantitative Analysis in Social Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-06 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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120

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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology Political Science View 271 other Masters in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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62

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6.5

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General requirements

Applicants for admission will normally be expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with a 2:1 standard from a recognised university or body

Applicants without this qualification may be admitted subject to having an alternative qualification, or an approved level of work experience appropriate to the field of study. Also taken into careful consideration is the trajectory of results, an applicant without an overall 2.1 but with 2.1 results in their final two years of study may be admitted

To apply for MRes, please include a short outline of your intended research theme. This need not be very detailed, up to about 1000 words in length

English Language Requirements

Degree certificate showing your qualifications

A full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)

Personal Statement

Two reference letters

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11100 GBP / year

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Living costs

Aberdeen

United Kingdom

729 - 1069 GBP / month

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