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PostgraduateMSc

Social Research

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Inverness, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£22,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MSc Social Research at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). Based in Inverness, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. What is special about this course? The demand for skilled social researchers is growing rapidly across public, private, and third-sector organisations, as complex social issues continue to shape our world. This MSc Social Research programme is designed to meet this demand by equipping you with a strong foundation in both the theory and practice of social research. Grounded in critical and ethical approaches, the course enables you to engage confidently with a wide range of research methods and tools within the social sciences. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,000 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Human ecology
Comparative governance
Youth-led research
Participatory action research
Text mining
Computational analysis ◾App
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

Funding The MSc Social Research can be followed as part of a Scottish Graduate School of Social Sciences (SGSSS) studentship in cases where one year of study at the Masters level is included in the studentship pathway

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£15,000£22,000£27,500
3 years£13,000£19,000£26,500
5 years£15,500£23,500£30,500
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
30%Studying
10%Work & Study
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

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