Master’s Opportunities in Political Science in United Kingdom

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 invites applications for its Scandinavian Studies MScR , a postgraduate research master’s programme in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures. The programme is designed for students who want to complete an independent research project in Scandinavian languages, literatures, cultures and the wider Nordic region. It can serve as preparation for a PhD or as a standalone research qualification. Students may study full-time for one year or part-time for two year...

The University of Oxford is offering the fully funded Skoll Scholarship for its Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme, with a focus on social entrepreneurship . The scholarship supports applicants who have demonstrated a strong record in social entrepreneurship and are committed to creating lasting positive social change. The associated study and thesis theme is building ventures and solutions that generate sustainable social impact. The programme is connected to the Skoll Centre for...

University of Edinburgh MScR in Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies (Hispanic Studies) This postgraduate research master's programme is designed for students who want to complete an independent research project in Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American studies. It can serve as preparation for a PhD or as a stand-alone qualification for careers requiring advanced research, language, analytical and critical-thinking skills. Students complete research-methods training, two 6,000-word res...

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 Business School is accepting applications for its full-time, one-year MSc by Research in Management beginning in September 2027. The programme provides advanced training in management and business research, preparing students for doctoral study or research-related careers. Students complete taught courses in research theory and methods, followed by a dissertation. Research may align with subject groups including Accounting and Finance, Entrepreneurship and Innovation,...

Applications are open for the 2027–28 Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. The programme supports outstanding young professionals, mainly from low- and middle-income countries, to pursue fully funded graduate studies at Oxford. In addition to financial support, scholars join a distinctive leadership programme designed to develop the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to create positive change in their countries and commu...

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...