Study MSc in Social Justice and Community Action at the University of Edinburgh. Our flexible, online postgraduate masters programme, available as a postgraduate certificate or diploma, allows you to consider a range of approaches in communities, in policy and in different organisational contexts.
These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.
A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.
We may also consider your application if you have substantial practice or research experience or other relevant qualifications; please contact us to check before you apply.
International qualifications
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Compulsory courses
Theories and Politics of Social Justice
Community Engagement: Co-Constructing Knowledge with Communities
Activist Social Research (MSc students only)
Option courses
Organisational Management for Social Justice
Working with Children and Young People for Social Justice
Policy Analysis for Social Justice
Learning for Democracy
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