Program Overview
The Geography and Social Policy at The University of Edinburgh is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Geography and Social Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 23,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,820 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geography and Social Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Geography in the Archive\', \'Physical Geography Fieldwork: Iceland\', \'Human Geography Fieldwork: Journey to the Western Isles\', "Researching with media: ordinary, popular and indigenous people\'s knowledges", \'Catchment Water Resources\', \'Cinematic Cities\', \'Development and Decolonization in Latin America\', \'Divided Cities\', \'Ecosystem Processes, Biodiversity and Climate Change\', \'Encountering Cities\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Typical offer
The typical offer is likely to be:
- SQA Highers: AAAA.
- A Levels: AAA.
- IB: 37 points with 555 at HL.
Minimum entry requirements
- SQA Highers: ABBB by end of S5 or ABBBB/AABB from S4-S6, preferably including Geography.
- A Levels: ABB in one sitting, preferably including Geography.
- IB: 32 points overall and award of IB Diploma with 555 at HL.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 23,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,820 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 23,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,820 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Edinburgh directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 48 months