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Social Research – (M.Sc.)
The University of Edinburgh
College of Humanities & Social Science
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 7,482 - ≈ € 13,937 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The University of Edinburgh
The course will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to conduct social research of a high standard that would be of value to the public, policy makers and professionals, as well as to the academic community.
The programme offers an advanced understanding of the key issues in, approaches to, and techniques of research in the social sciences.
A Postgraduate Certificate in Social Research is also available, which consists of three taught research training courses only.
Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course students will understand many of the key philosophical and theoretical debates in social-scientific research, as well as mastering a number of methodological skills and approaches to data collection and analysis.
Contents
Students take three compulsory and three optional courses in research methodology, theory and philosophy in the Social Sciences offered within the Graduate School of Social and Political Studies.
Students may substitute an optional course with one from any subject area within the School or possibly from one of the University's other schools by agreement.
Assessment is through coursework, followed by a supervised 15,000-word dissertation. Students can opt to undertake their dissertations within the context of a placement.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A good first degree in an appropriate subject, equivalent to a UK 2:1.
English Language Requirements
* IELTS 6.5 (with 6.0 in each section)
* TOEFL 580 (with 55 in each section and 4.0 in TWE)
* TOEFL 237 in CBT (with 21 in each section)
* TOEFL-iBT 92 (with at least 20 in each section)
* CPE Grade B or higher
* CAE Grade A
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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