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MSc Social Research and Policy at Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

MSc Applied Social Research will help you to develop: • A critical awareness of the economic, socio-cultural and political contexts that influence social research • An ability to find and use reliable data for informed discussions of issues • Capacities for critical evaluation and assessment of evidence, impact and outcomes including identifying the trustworthiness, validity, authenticity, & reliability of research claims of claims.

Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a 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.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,030 a year (2026/27). Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland fee Source

International applicants: GBP 20,540 a year (2026/27). Overseas and EU fee Source

Duration: 1 year

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