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Postgraduate Global Scholarship (international) 2026
Keele University · Postgraduate
£5,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
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1 yearDuration
£5,200Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MSc (PG) Social Research at Keele University. Based in Keele, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Social research helps us understand human behaviour, providing insights into social issues, personal experiences, public opinion, patterns of collective behaviour and what causes them. The MSc Social Research offers a thorough grounding in a range of professional research skills and methodologies. Thus, you’ll gain practical experience of qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method analysis techniques and develop valuable transferable skills in critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving. International tuition fees are £5,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £22,000 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Research Design and Philosophy
Quantitative Research Methods
Qualitative Research Methods
Mixed Methods Research
Data Analysis and Statistics
Research Ethics and Practice
Dissertation Project
Advanced Social Research Methodology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£5,200
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£5,200
Home Student Fee
£9,400
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Keele University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £25,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £19,000 | £23,000 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £29,000 | £36,000 |
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
75%Working
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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