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PostgraduateMSc (Res)

Scottish Ethnology

The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in law with the MSc (Res) Scottish Ethnology at The University of Edinburgh. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This Masters by Research (MScR) programme is ideal if you would like to complete a short piece of independent research in Scottish ethnology. Scottish ethnology provides a fascinating insight into the traditional and popular culture of Scotland, while giving you a set of ethnographical skills that can be applied to other traditional cultures around the globe. The programme is a good stepping-stone to a PhD, but is equally of value as a stand-alone qualification. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of ยฃ26,500 within three years, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Ethnology
Scottish Folk Tradition and Practice
Ethnographic Fieldwork and Documentation
Digital Folkloristics and Archives
Custom
Belief and Cultural Practice
Qualitative Research Design and Analysis
Material Culture and Social Memory
Independent Research Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

๐Ÿ“‹ Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

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๐Ÿ’ผ Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
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