Important Information

Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Your studies will include timetabled classes, private study and coursework assignments. This will equate, roughly, to 10–15 hours a week of private study, in addition to timetabled classes.

You’ll also complete a major independent research project under expert supervision.

You’ll benefit from an academic adviser and have sessions with them throughout the year to support your learning and career development. 

You'll also have opportunities to attend research seminars regularly held by Schools across the Faculty of Social Science, presenting research from a range of invited experts. 

ASSESSMENT

You’ll be assessed through a variety of coursework assignments, depending on your final choice of modules. You’ll also complete an independent research project, supported by a specialist supervisor.  This research will be assessed in one of two ways:  

You'll have the opportunity to carry out an independent field-based study and produce a final research. dissertation, or 
Write two research-based assignments: a literature review and a journal article.  

Both forms of assessment are designed to provide you with real-world research skills. 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Degree Classification
UK 2.1 or equivalent

Degree Subject
Social Sciences and related disciplines

English Foreign Language

We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English. To ensure such students benefit from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:

IELTS: 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in each component)

PTE (Pearson): 76 (minimum 67 in each component)

Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.

Other tests, including Cambridge English exams and the Trinity Integrated Skills in English are also accepted by the university. The full list of accepted tests can be found here: Accepted English Language Tests

INTO UEA also run pre-sessional courses which can be taken prior to the start of your course. For further information and to see if you qualify please contact intopre-sessional@uea.ac.uk

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should normally have a good undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution.

Applicants must submit a short (approx. 500 word) research proposal in support of their application and a proposed supervisor. You can find a potential supervisor on the people pages of each Schools webpages. This should indicate their initial thoughts about a possible research topic and should consider why the topic might be important, whether there is a research gap in this area, and propose a possible methodology for the investigation.

Please note, however, that the final research topic will be finalised in discussion with supervisors at the start of the course.

FEES AND FUNDING

Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2024/2025 are: 

UK Students: £8,250

International Students: £21,200

We estimate living expenses at £1,023 per month. 

Further Information on tuition fees can be found here. 

Scholarships and Bursaries 

The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships; please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates. 

Course Related Costs

Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs. 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.

To apply please use our online application form.

FURTHER INFORMATION

If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying please do contact us:

Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk

International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.

EMPLOYABILITY

After the Course

This course gives you advanced training in research methods, which is ideal preparation for PhD study, or for a career with a significant research component, such as a research associate role in a university, the third sector or within government. 

Careers

Examples of careers that you could enter include: 

Researcher in academic or research institutions  
Work with international and national non-governmental agencies, including the voluntary sector
Government departments both in UK and internationally 

Discover more on our Careers webpages. 

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