Social Studies postgraduate degrees in Edinburgh

4 universities offer 17 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate social studies degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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Heriot-Watt University

3 social-studies courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 33th
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What students say about social-studies

My university experience had both highs and lows. I enjoyed learning new things, meeting people, and working on projects, which helped me grow personally and academically. At the same time, challenges like heavy workloads and occasional disorganization taught me resilience and time management, making the experience overall valuable and formative.

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Edinburgh Napier University

2 social-studies courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 58th
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WUSCA ranking: 20th
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It's very focused on it's programmes and wants to get the best out of people and give them skills they need to succeed in their chosen profession. However, when initially starting, staff could be more present and offer better support for struggling students, especially in regards to paperwork and necessary tasks required for your programme.

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Modules
Year 1
  • Advanced Forensic Psychology (PSY11103)
  • Advanced Research Skills(PSY11102)
  • Child Protection in Context (NMS11134)
  • Community Safety and Mediation (SSC11109)
  • Criminal Justice in Practice(SSC11110)
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Year 1
  • Applied Research Design
  • Business of Research
  • Dissertation Project
  • Evaluation and Impact
  • Understanding and Executing Quantitative Research
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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

1 social-studies courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 93rd
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WUSCA ranking: 49th
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Best - the face-to-face teaching, but also the good online resources from lectures/tutorials to learn Worst - have found it harder to join societies/groups as a mature student, didn't feel very welcomed

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MA Early Childhood Education
clock icon 14 months full time
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The University of Edinburgh

11 social-studies courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 14th
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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Social Research MSc
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • Core quantitative data analysis 1 and 2 (SCIL11009)
  • Research Design (PGSP11208)
  • Research Skills in the Social Sciences: Data Collection (PGSP11016)
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Social Anthropology PhD
clock icon 3 years full time
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