Edinburgh,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc by Research Science and Technology Studies in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
|
Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
28,800
(c. USD38,666.3)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Science by Research in Science and Technology Studies is designed for individuals seeking to develop social science research capabilities, particularly within the field of Science and Technology Studies.
This MSc by Research is highly recommended for prospective PhD candidates in Science and Technology Studies, as it provides a foundational year to broaden STS understanding, refine research methodologies, and perfect their PhD research proposal.
Participants engage in a tailored curriculum that blends social science research method instruction with specialized courses aligned with their academic objectives. The culminating dissertation typically adopts one of two formats:
A comprehensive research proposal incorporating a preliminary pilot study as an independent project
A research proposal suitable for submission as part of doctoral study board documentation if the student progresses to PhD research
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent, and a UK masters degree with an overall mark of 65% or its international equivalent.
IELTS Academic: total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component.
TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 100 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
IELTS Academic: total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component.
TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 100 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
Tuition
GBP
28,800