MSc Applied Social Research at University of Stirling

Programme overview

MSc Applied Social Research is an on-campus Masters training students to design and conduct high-quality social research that informs policy and practice.

Duration: MSc full-time: 12 months; MSc part-time: 24 months | Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Collecting, analysing and presenting qualitative and quantitative data ethically, using Stata and NVivo, theoretical foundations of social research and the research-policy relationship. 120 credits of taught modules (six 20-credit modules) plus a 60-credit dissertation.

Career pathways

Careers in research agencies, charities and NGOs, academic research, central and local government, health authorities, the Office for National Statistics and independent research institutes, or further PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject; applicants without these but with significant relevant work or life experience are encouraged to apply. English language for international applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-skill; PTE Academic 62 overall with 60 in each sub-skill; TOEFL iBT (exams before 21 January 2026) 88 overall with 20 reading, 19 writing, 19 listening, 22 speaking.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,050 a year (2026/27). Students from the UK and Republic of Ireland; part time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 10,900 a year (2026/27). International (including EU) students; part time rate Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: MSc full-time: 12 months; MSc part-time: 24 months

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