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PostgraduateMSc

Applied Professional Studies

University of Stirling
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3 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
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Course Overview

Offered by University of Stirling, the MSc Applied Professional Studies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year part-time structure. Designed for those who are already qualified in social work or an allied profession, our Applied Professional Studies course enables you to undertake additional, part-time professional study. The course gives you the opportunity to develop knowledge specific to your role and setting. At Stirling, we are at the forefront of contemporary practice and thinking. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Professional Practice and Reflective Development
Research Methods for Professional Contexts
Leadership and Organisational Change in Social Services
Advanced Safeguarding and Protection Practice
Service User Engagement and Co-production
Policy
Law and Contemporary Practice Issues
Specialised Practice Pathway Module
Professional Dissertation or Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementOur Housing Studies postgraduate degrees are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Stirling

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£27,000£32,000
3 years£19,500£24,000£30,500
5 years£24,500£29,000£36,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Stirling

University of Stirling offers Applied Professional Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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