Social Science MRes
University of Aberdeen
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Social Science MRes at University of Aberdeen for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Studies (Non-Specific).
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in English Studies (Non-Specific)
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of English Studies (Non-Specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21500 | £23500 | £26500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £27500 | £17500 - £26500 | £20000 - £31500 |
All English Studies (Non-Specific) courses of University of Aberdeen
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies (Non-Specific)
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23309 | £21815 | £25462 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19679 - £26816 | £16620 - £26086 | £19465 - £31291 |
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Course Description
The MRes (Master of Research) in Social Science is a one-year postgraduate degree designed to develop advanced social science research skills. The MRes in Social Science is a one-year research degree, combining specialist and generic methods training to equip students with transferable skills for graduate employment in the public, private and third sector. It also lays the foundation to undertake advanced doctoral studies. The degree programme comprises four taught courses, two per semester, followed by a supervised research project in the summer semester.
The MRes is recognised under the Economic and Social Research Council’s Scottish Doctoral Training Programme, Sociology Pathway. The Diploma in Social Science Research, comprising of four taught courses, also offers intensive training which is recognised under the Scottish Government’s Student Awards Scheme (SAAS).
The MRes programme is tailored to provide the methodological training and critical capacity for advanced research in social science. It gives you the knowledge, understanding and competence to deploy qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis in the conduct of theoretically informed research.
The dissertation allows you to develop practical, intellectual and critical skills in a substantive area of your interest. The skills gained can be used across many employment areas.
For most courses in the programme, students gain experience with specific research methods by applying them to address substantive topics of their choosing. In this way, students can customise their methods training around their particular social science interests.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Social Science MRes at University of Aberdeen
| 25% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 90 |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
| Institution's Own Test | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 90 |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
| Institution's Own Test | |
| Cambridge English Advanced |
Applicants for admission will normally be expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with a 2:1 standard from a recognised university or body.
Applicants without this qualification may be admitted subject to having an alternative qualification, or an approved level of work experience appropriate to the field of study. Also taken into careful consideration is the trajectory of results, an applicant without an overall 2.1 but with 2.1 results in their final two years of study may be admitted.
To apply for MRes, please include a short outline of your intended research theme. This need not be very detailed, up to about 1000 words in length.
Costs
Tuition Fees Social Science MRes
| Ireland | £11100 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £23800 | year 1 |
| England UK | £11100 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11100 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £11100 | year 1 |
| Wales | £11100 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £11100 | year 1 |
| International | £23800 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Tuition fees given are at the full-time rate. The part-time fee rate for taught postgraduate programmes is 50% of the relevant full-time fee rate.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
of University of Aberdeen
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 34 different rankings
Positions of University of Aberdeen in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Aberdeen in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #3
- #299
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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FAQ about Social Science MRes University of Aberdeen
- Tuition fees for this programme are 11100 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £21500 15 months after graduation, £23500 3 years after graduation and £26500 after graduation.
- Business and public service associate professionals (25%), Teaching Professionals (15%), Finance Professionals (10%), Information Technology Professionals (10%)
- 10 graduates rated the course 76. This means that 76% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of Aberdeen achieved the highest ranking for Social Sciences. It is ranked #299 in (Social Sciences). See all subject rankings for University of Aberdeen.
- Social Science MRes is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Aberdeen.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 177 which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Social Sciences students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024