Study MSc in Sociology and Global Change at the University of Edinburgh. Our postgraduate masters programme studies issues including sustainable development, global financial markets, migration, refugees and displacement, and inequality.
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.
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You must take these courses
Key Concepts in Global Social Change
Must be taken during Semester 1
SCIL11030
20 credits
Researching Global Social Change
Must be taken during Semester 2
SCIL11029
20 credits
Dissertation (MSc in Sociology and Global Change)
Must be passed at 50% and taken during Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond
PGSP11398
60 credits
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