Education (MSc by Research) (Full-time)
University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Education (MSc by Research) (Full-time)
Doctoral · Social
About this programme
Our research-based programmes allow you to make a significant contribution to knowledge in, and understanding of, your chosen field.Our research activities cover all aspects of education and learning, from pre-school to higher education and lifelong learning.We offer the largest concentration of researchers in education in a Scottish university, meaning you'll be supported by and collaborate with leaders in the field. The MSc by Research aims to provide a thorough training in research in a particular area within Education. It is a one-year (full-time) or two-year (pa
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 1 year · Part-time: 2 years; Full-time: 1 year
- Tuition
- £32,000 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Deadline
- 1 October 2026
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (7)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- China Scholarship Council/University of Edinburgh Joint ScholarshipsFully funded
- College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Research AwardsFully funded
- Edinburgh Doctoral College ScholarshipsFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds