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MSc Applied Educational & Social Research at University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Research-focused MSc for those wanting to develop professional understanding of applied research or build research skills before PhD study. It offers an ESRC-recognised +1 route into a PhD in Education, in which students undertake 60 credits taught centrally with other ESRC students in the Faculty.

Duration: 12 months full-time (attendance or blended learning); 24 months part-time (distance learning)  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students learn to evaluate, design, conduct, analyse and justify educational and social research, covering philosophical assumptions, research strategies and knowledge-gathering techniques, and complete a dissertation in their chosen area.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree or equivalent. English language (international applicants): University standard of IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5, or an equivalent accepted test.

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time (attendance or blended learning); 24 months part-time (distance learning)

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