Social Research and Policy

Course Overview

Offered by Edinburgh Napier University, the MSc Social Research and Policy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. MSc Social Research and Policy will help you to develop: - A critical awareness of the economic, socio-cultural and political contexts that influence the practice of social research in various fields (i.e. academic, non-governmental, business, government & policy, media & creative industries). - An ability to find and use reliable data for an interdisciplinary and critically informed discussion on a range of contemporary issues and social policies that impact on individuals and groups. International tuition fees are £7,650 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a 81% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fees & funding The course fees you'll pay and the funding available to you will depend on a number of factors including your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying. We also have a number of bursaries and scholarships available to our students. Undergraduate student fees and funding information Postgraduate student fees and funding information International student fees and funding information Tuition fees Students from 2025/26 2026/27 Scotland, England, Wal

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