Overview

There’s a growing demand for skilled social researchers who can understand human behaviour, tackle complex issues, and drive real change.Our MSc in Applied Social Research at University of Stirling gives you the tools to meet that demand. You’ll learn to design and conduct high-quality social research that shapes policy and informs practice.

Develop advanced social research skills

On this Applied Social Research Masters you’ll:

Learn to collect, analyse and present qualitative and quantitative data ethically and effectively;
Use statistical and database software packages including Stata and NVivo;
Critically examine the theoretical foundations that underpin social scientific research;
Develop your understanding of the relationship between research and policymaking;
Gain the skills needed to design a research project;
Apply your learning to produce a dissertation on an area of personal interest. This could include criminology, migration, substance use, digital platforms and their implications, social networks and big data. A successful recent project, for example, assessed whether an 'inverse care law' applied to social care provision in Scotland, and reported upon a complicated picture of inequalities in experiences.

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Programme Structure

Courses included

Research Design and Process
Introduction to Information Technology and Library Services
Quantitative Data Analysis
Criminological Perspectives
Criminological Perspectives 10 credit version
Rehabilitation and Criminal Justice Work
Reflexivity and Observation
The Politics of Policy Analysis

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-27 00:00:00 , International

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You can apply up to a year in advance of your course start date and we accept applications throughout the year.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stirling, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work View 163 other Masters in Social Work in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

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6.5

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General requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21800 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10100 GBP / year

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Living costs

Stirling

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Develop advanced social research skills

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Duration

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