Master’s Opportunities in Sociology

The School of Social Work at the University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to support a temporary, grant-funded initiative centered on the development and evaluation of a Child Behavioral Health and Wellness Specialization and Micro-Credential. Working under the guidance of School of Social Work faculty and project staff, the student will contribute to applied research, program evaluation, data collection and analysis, and project coordination that support behavioral he...

Applications are open for the fully funded Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)-funded London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (LISS DTP) studentships for October 2027 entry. The programme is led by King's College London in partnership with Imperial College London and Queen Mary University of London. Students can propose their own research project in collaboration with an academic supervisor. The available routes are 1+3.5, comprising one year of Master's stu...

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for postgraduate research study in Science and Technology Studies (STS) , offering both a PhD and an MSc by Research (MScR) for September 2027 entry. The programmes are based in the School of Social and Political Science within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The MScR develops research skills in the social sciences with a specific focus on STS and is recommended as preparation for many students intending to pursue a PhD. It ca...

Social and Political Science MScR at the University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate research master’s programme for students preparing to undertake doctoral-level research in social or political science. It combines structured research training with an independent research project supported by a supervisor. The programme is available full time for one year or part time for two years , beginning in September 2027. Research interests may include African Studies, Global Health Policy, International ...

The University of Edinburgh offers an LLM by Research in Law through Edinburgh Law School, within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. This postgraduate research programme is designed for students who want to consolidate advanced legal research and writing skills and complete a 30,000-word dissertation under specialist academic supervision. Students may select a dissertation topic from the School’s broad legal and criminological research portfolio, including company and commercia...

The University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for the full-time MScR Korean Studies , a one-year Master’s by Research programme beginning in September 2027. The programme is based in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures and is designed for students who want to complete an independent research project in Korean studies, either as a stand-alone qualification or as preparation for a future PhD. Students receive training in research skills and methods, complete two 6,000-word re...

The University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for its Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (IMES) MScR , a postgraduate research master's beginning in September 2027. Students may study full time for one year or part time for two years, with part-time study available only to applicants who do not require a Student visa. The programme is designed for independent research in Islamic and Middle Eastern studies and develops advanced research methods, academic writing and dissertation skills. S...

MScR German Studies at the University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate research degree for students who want to complete an independent masters-level project in German studies . The programme sits in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences . It offers full-time study over 1 year or part-time study over 2 years, with a start date in September 2027 . Research themes include German literature , film studies , translation studies , g...

Applications are open for the 2026 John G. Bene Fellowship from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) . This student award supports master’s and doctoral students conducting field research in the Global South for their thesis work. It is designed for students whose academic background combines an interest in forests with social sciences , and whose research examines the relationship between forest resources and the social, economic, cultural, and environmental welfare of people in...