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PostgraduateMSc

Social Research

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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2 yearsDuration
£24,300Per Year (Intl)
£12,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MSc Social Research at Lancaster University. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year part-time structure. Develop advanced social science research skills and prepare to make a substantial contribution to organisations, policy makers and academic debates. Supported by our expert researchers, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge and practical experience of essential qualitative and quantitative research methods for social sciences, alongside core skills in research design, methodology and critical analysis. Why Lancaster? - Learn from leading academic experts whose cutting-edge research is shaping the social sciences in the UK and globally - Combine hands-on practical research design and project ... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Why Lancaster?
Impactful and relevant
Advanced training
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic58

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,300

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£48,600

Home Student Fee

£12,000

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
8%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
63%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

3 Scholarships Available

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India Scholarship – Postgraduate

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • For India students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
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Alumni Loyalty Scholarship

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

10% off feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Social Research as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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