Program Overview

Social Science, MRes

Introduction

The MRes in Social Science is a one-year postgraduate degree designed to develop advanced social science research skills.

Study Information

At a Glance

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: MRes
• Duration: 12 months or 24 months
• Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
• Start Month: September
• Location of Study: Aberdeen

What You'll Study

Stage 1

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD5006)
  • Advanced Qualitative Methods in Social Science (SL5011)
  • Advanced Social Theory (SO5014)

Stage 2

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Advanced Quantitative Methods in Social Science (SL5512)
  • Advanced Quantitative Analysis in Social Science (SL5513)

Stage 3

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Dissertation in Social Research (SO5909)

Fee Information

• EU / International students: £23,000
• UK: £11,100

Scholarships

• All eligible self-funded international Postgraduate Masters students starting in September 2025 will receive an £8,000 scholarship.

Entry Requirements

• Qualifications: Applicants for admission will normally be expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with a 2:2 standard from a recognised university or body.
• English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS Academic: 6.5 (with Listening - 5.5, Reading - 6.0, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0)
  • TOEFL iBT: 90 (with Listening - 17, Reading - 21, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21)
  • PTE Academic: 62 (with Listening - 59, Reading - 59, Speaking - 59, Writing - 59)
  • Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: 176 (with Listening - 162, Reading - 169, Speaking - 162, Writing - 169)

Careers

• The MRes in Social Science is a great foundation for moving into further research, such as a PhD programme, or for careers in research and policymaking in the private and public sectors.

Career Opportunities

• Government Officer
• International Non-Governmental Officer
• Lecturer
• Market Researcher
• Policy Advisor
• Social Researcher

Why Study Social Science?

• Study at a nationally recognised university for sociology and policy.
• The University of Aberdeen is ranked 3rd in Scotland for Sociology and 5th in the UK for Sociology and Social Policy.
• The Department of Sociology at the University of Aberdeen enjoys a reputation as one of the leading centres for the study of sociology in the UK.