Overview

Key Features of the Applied Educational and Social Research course at the University of Strathclyde

look at the issues facing educational and social researchers and offers a range of intellectual and practical resources to structure and explore these issues

available both as face-to-face attendance and as a form of blended learning involving face-to-face meetings with additional web-based content delivered by a dedicated online environment

earn to evaluate, design, conduct, analyse and justify applied research

benefit from teaching by internationally-recognised experts

tailor the choice of classes to your personal interests

You'll be assessed through written coursework that draws on academic study and reflection on practical experiences in educational and social research. You'll receive individual support to write a dissertation of 12,000 to 15,000 words

Careers

Completion of this Masters-level degree will enhance your academic and professional understanding of research allowing for career opportunities in the broader field of education and social policy and practice. Career opportunities may include:

research roles

lecturer

educational/social policy developer

For some, this course will be the first step towards a PhD.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education Research and Enquiry

Design Strategies in Educational and Social Research

Data Collection in Educational and Social Research

Data Analysis in Education and Social Research.

Further Quantitative Research Design and Analysis

Further Qualitive Research Design and Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

There’s no formal closing date for postgraduate applications.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education Sociology Educational Research View 128 other Masters in Educational Research in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic requirements:

An undergraduate degree or equivalent.
English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

21550 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9550 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Scotland & England, Wales & Northern Ireland

£4,800 part-time distance learning

International

£4,350 part-time distance learning

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key Features of the Applied Educational and Social Research course at the University of Strathclyde

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Glasgow

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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