Course details
Course description
Socio-cultural studies attracts people with social science backgrounds who wish to work on interdisciplinary topics, and also those from an arts or humanities background who want to gain skills and experience in social research.
Our PhD students can apply to the Arts & Humanities Research Council, and some have already been successful in applications for doctoral research funding to the AHRC.
The MSc by Research in Socio-Cultural Studies may be taken as a stand-alone, one-year course or as a stepping stone to the PhD. It offers training in a range of qualitative methods.
**Courses**
Indicative courses include:
- Documents of Life
- Research Design
- Data Analysis
- Sources & Approaches for Historical Research
- Research Methods in Literatures, Languages & Cultures
- Research Design in Geography
- Explanation & Understanding in Social & Political Research
- Contemporary Social Theory
- Ethical & Political Issues in Social & Political Research
**Dissertation**
The dissertation element of the degree can take the form of either a small piece of independent research or a detailed proposal for a PhD.
Subjects
- Sociology
- Cultural studies
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.
Course options
Course details
Full time
1st Sep 2024 to 1st Sep 2027
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
Student Recruitment and Admissions
33 Buccleuch Place
Edinburgh
EH8 9JS
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Course details
Part time
1st Sep 2024 to 1st Sep 2030
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
Student Recruitment and Admissions
33 Buccleuch Place
Edinburgh
EH8 9JS
This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.