MA Social Research
University of Leeds · Leeds, United Kingdom
About this programme
The MA in Social Research is ESRC recognised and provides in-depth academic training in social research.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- £26,500 total
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in a social science or a related subject.
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 (9)
- Beit Trust Postgraduate ScholarshipsFully funded
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Gazan Humanitarian ScholarshipFully funded · Annual (closed for 2026 entry; reopens early 2027)
- Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)Fully funded
- International Masters Excellence ScholarshipsPartial funding
- Alumni Tuition Fee DiscountPartial funding · Automatic on registration; no application required
- Charles Wallace Burma Trust Academic GrantsPartial funding · Check official website