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The University of Edinburgh: Social and Political Science
Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
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Department | School of Social and Political Science |
Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
Study type | Research |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
This is a generic PhD programme for the School of Social and Political Science. Most PhD applicants should apply to a discipline-specific PhD programme, usually the home discipline of your intended lead supervisor. Interdisciplinary research can take place within the named discipline programmes.
If you intend to apply for the generic PhD in Social and Political Science, you must email the Director of Postgraduate Research with your research proposal and reasons for applying for this programme in advance of making a formal application.
The main content of this PhD programme is an independent doctoral research under the supervision of at least two members of academic staff from the Social and Political Science subject area.
Our expertise and interests range across the following subject areas:
- African Studies
- Global Health Policy
- International Development
- Medical Anthropology
- Politics and International Relations
- Social and Public Policy
- Social Anthropology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Socio-cultural Studies
- South Asian Studies
Your application must clearly state the potential supervisor you have contacted.
Level | SCQF Level 12 |
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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. |
Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
This is a generic PhD programme for the School of Social and Political Science. Most PhD applicants should apply to a discipline-specific PhD programme, usually the home discipline of your intended lead supervisor. Interdisciplinary research can take place within the named discipline programmes.
If you intend to apply for the generic PhD in Social and Political Science, you must email the Director of Postgraduate Research with your research proposal and reasons for applying for this programme in advance of making a formal application.
The main content of this PhD programme is an independent doctoral research under the supervision of at least two members of academic staff from the Social and Political Science subject area.
Our expertise and interests range across the following subject areas:
- African Studies
- Global Health Policy
- International Development
- Medical Anthropology
- Politics and International Relations
- Social and Public Policy
- Social Anthropology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Socio-cultural Studies
- South Asian Studies
Your application must clearly state the potential supervisor you have contacted.
Level | SCQF Level 12 |
---|---|
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. |
Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
MSc (Res)
Summary
For students looking to undertake doctoral-level research in the Social and Political Science subject area, this Masters by Research degree will give you the necessary skills through a structured programme of research training.
The MSc by Research (MScR) is different from our other programmes in that, typically, taught masters have more focus on subject-relevant substantive topics rather than acquiring the skills to undertake advanced research, which is the focus of this degree.
You will have the opportunity to undertake research training alongside an independent research project, supported by a supervisor.
Our expertise and interests range across the following subject areas:
- African Studies
- Global Health Policy
- International Development
- Medical Anthropology
- Politics and International Relations
- Social and Public Policy
- Social Anthropology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Socio-cultural Studies
- South Asian Studies
Your application must clearly state the subject area you are interested in, the potential supervisor who is willing to supervise you, and include a research proposal for your dissertation.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
For students looking to undertake doctoral-level research in the Social and Political Science subject area, this Masters by Research degree will give you the necessary skills through a structured programme of research training.
The MSc by Research (MScR) is different from our other programmes in that, typically, taught masters have more focus on subject-relevant substantive topics rather than acquiring the skills to undertake advanced research, which is the focus of this degree.
You will have the opportunity to undertake research training alongside an independent research project, supported by a supervisor.
Our expertise and interests range across the following subject areas:
- African Studies
- Global Health Policy
- International Development
- Medical Anthropology
- Politics and International Relations
- Social and Public Policy
- Social Anthropology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Socio-cultural Studies
- South Asian Studies
Your application must clearly state the subject area you are interested in, the potential supervisor who is willing to supervise you, and include a research proposal for your dissertation.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
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