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PostgraduateMSc

MSc Social Research

University of Hull
Hull, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,000Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MSc MSc Social Research at University of Hull. Based in Hull, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MSc in Social Research is the ideal postgraduate course for keen researchers who are naturally curious, interested in complexity, and ready to apply their practical skills in the real world. Working with passionate lecturers throughout the course, you’ll examine issues across the social sciences drawing from quantitative and qualitative research methods. The programme uses an inquiry-based approach which encourages critical thinking, teamwork, and independent study in a chosen specialist area within social research. International tuition fees are £17,000 per year, home/UK fees are £11,150 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods and Design
Quantitative Data Analysis
Qualitative Research Approaches
Advanced Social Theory
Research Ethics and Governance
Specialist Research Project
Mixed Methods in Social Inquiry
Dissertation and Independent Research
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 Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,000

Home Student Fee

£11,150

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Hull

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£29,000£33,000
3 years£19,500£25,000£30,000
5 years£22,500£30,000£36,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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