Overview

Applied Social Research from Edinburgh Napier University will help you to develop an ability to find and use reliable data for an interdisciplinary and critically informed discussion on a range of contemporary issues and social policies that impact on individuals and groups.

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Will help you to develop an ability to critically evaluate and assess evidence, impact & outcomes, and to identify the theoretical and methodological underpinnings of trustworthiness, validity, authenticity, and re-liability that inform such claims.
Will help you to develop an ability to reflect on the real-life implications of social research designs and qualitative & quantitative methodologies in ad-dressing socio-cultural, economic, and political issues and inequalities in diverse contexts.
Will help you to develop an ability to apply social research principles and skills in real-life settings, working both independently and collaboratively, to de-liver ethically and academically robust research projects.
The MSc Applied Social Research responds to an identified need for graduates with an in-depth academic understanding, and applied skills in all aspects of social research. Everything about our MSc Applied Social Research is geared towards helping you grow as a professional researcher, ready for an independent career in business, the charity sector, public administration, academia, or creative industries and media (among others).

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Programme Structure

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The programme has been developed, and will continue, with an Advisory Board of external stakeholders from employers and users of social research. This enables our MSc to develop graduates with the professional skills and attitudes, fit for the contemporary business and academic market needs. It also provides you with

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above in a related social sciences or humanities subjects (e.g. sociology, psychology, criminology, anthropology, social care, cultural studies, education, journalism, media and history).

We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience.
We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications.

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Tuition Fee

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International

19750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19750 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

7650 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7650 GBP per year during 12 months.

Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland £7,650
Overseas and EU £19,750

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 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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