University of Edinburgh: Social and Political Science
| Institution | University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Social and Political Science |
| Web | http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| Study type | Research |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
The main content of this PhD programme is an independent doctoral research under the supervision of at least two members of academic staff form the in 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.
**Graduate attributes**
On completion of your PhD in Social and Political Science you will have:
- A critical understanding of theories and concepts in the social and political sciences.
- A critical, detailed and often leading knowledge and understanding of literature at the forefront of the specialist research area.
- Designing and generation of original research that makes a significant contribution to knowledge in the field.
- Knowledge of the principal research methods in the social sciences.
- Application of relevant research methods and techniques of enquiry on a specific research question.
- Exercise of critical judgement with regard to both your own work and that of other scholars in the same general field.
- Application of an integrated approach to critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas, information and issues.
- Communication to a range of audiences including communication to a specialist audience through published academic work.
- Demonstration of substantial authority and exercise of a high level of autonomy and initiative in academic and equivalent activities.
- If appropriate, practising in ways which are reflective, self-critical and based on research/evidence.
- Management of complex ethical and professional issues.
| 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 |
Summary
The main content of this PhD programme is an independent doctoral research under the supervision of at least two members of academic staff form the in 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.
**Graduate attributes**
On completion of your PhD in Social and Political Science you will have:
- A critical understanding of theories and concepts in the social and political sciences.
- A critical, detailed and often leading knowledge and understanding of literature at the forefront of the specialist research area.
- Designing and generation of original research that makes a significant contribution to knowledge in the field.
- Knowledge of the principal research methods in the social sciences.
- Application of relevant research methods and techniques of enquiry on a specific research question.
- Exercise of critical judgement with regard to both your own work and that of other scholars in the same general field.
- Application of an integrated approach to critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas, information and issues.
- Communication to a range of audiences including communication to a specialist audience through published academic work.
- Demonstration of substantial authority and exercise of a high level of autonomy and initiative in academic and equivalent activities.
- If appropriate, practising in ways which are reflective, self-critical and based on research/evidence.
- Management of complex ethical and professional issues.
| 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 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 and/or the potential supervisor you have contacted.
| 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 |
Summary
For students looking to undertake doctoral-level research in 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 and/or the potential supervisor you have contacted.
| 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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