MSc Applied Social Research in Edinburgh United Kingdom | Edinburgh Napier University

The MSc in Applied Social Research addresses a recognized demand for professionals with both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in social research methodologies. Our program is designed to cultivate your growth as a skilled researcher, preparing you for autonomous careers across diverse sectors including business, non-profits, government, academia, and creative fields.

This degree will enable you to:

• Gain insightful understanding of how economic, social, and political factors shape research practices in academic, corporate, governmental, and media environments.

• Develop proficiency in sourcing and utilizing credible data to facilitate interdisciplinary dialogues about modern societal challenges and policy implications affecting communities.

• Acquire skills to rigorously analyze research findings, assess their validity and impact, and understand the methodological foundations that establish credibility, accuracy, and dependability in social research.