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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

Social Science

UCL (University College London)
Camden, England
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3 yearsDuration
£31,300Per Year (Intl)
£36,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MPhil Social Science at UCL (University College London) is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Camden, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The MPhil/PhD at the Social Research Institute provides a route for students to carry out their own research project within a multidisciplinary and multi-method environment. Our research students engage with the academic community within UCL and benefit from a comprehensive research training course. This course is available to study both face-to-face and online. International tuition fees are £31,300 per year, home/UK fees are £3,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, a 91% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Design and Methodology
Qualitative Research Methods
Quantitative Analysis and Statistics
Mixed Methods Research
Advanced Social Theory
Research Ethics and Governance
Academic Writing and Dissemination
Postgraduate Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic76

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,300

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£93,900

Home Student Fee

£3,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

UK tuition fees (2026/27) £7,580 £3,790 Overseas tuition fees (2026/27) £31,300 £15,650

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — UCL (University College London)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£36,000£52,000
3 years£30,500£41,500£60,500
5 years£39,500£57,500£81,000
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

55%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About UCL (University College London)

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