Course summary
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
Modules
See the University of Edinburgh website for detailed programme information.
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.
Fees and funding
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Provider information
The University of Edinburgh
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