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82

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University of Leeds

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Leeds

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Program Rank

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5

The Master of Social Research is a top-tier program that provides in-depth study in the field of Social Work. The MS in Social Work from the University of Leeds is consistently ranked among the best in the world, and international students choose this program for its high graduate employability rate. The University of Leeds offers exceptional educational quality, cutting-edge practical training, and ample employment opportunities to its international students. After completing their MS in Social Work from the University of Leeds, students will be prepared to conduct extensive research in the field. The interactive curriculum, extensive research opportunities, and world-class teaching faculty at the University of Leeds provide students with a life-changing learning experience. An MS in Social Work will help students become creative and independent researchers. Overall, the MS in Social Work from the University of Leeds is an excellent choice for students who want to delve deeply into the field. Here are some of the reasons why you should study Social Research at the University of Leeds: * It is a popular choice for international students and has a diverse student body. * You will learn from the best faculty members and have the opportunity to work as their research assistants. * The university has state-of-the-art labs to support your research work. * You will have access to excellent placement programs after completing your course.

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Total Tuition Fees

$24,500

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Duration

12 Months

Ranking

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#140

US World and News Report

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#128

The World University Rankings

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#82

QS World University Rankings

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Intake

Fall ( Sept - Nov )

Class Profile

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Class Size

16

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Average Age

20

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Average Work Experience

1 Years

Diversity

North America:

2%

Others:

5%

Asia:

1%

United Kingdom:

82%

European Union:

10%

Career Outcomes

Career opportunities

In the last decade, there has been enormous growth in social research, leading to an increasing variety of career options. There are a number of different research environments, such as academic departments, third sector organisations, private research organisations and governmental agencies – all of which have distinctive research cultures.

There is an increasing emphasis on the production of high-quality, rigorous and meaningful research by professionally trained researchers. We designed the MA in Social Research to provide such training, and the course will interest people pursuing, or enhancing, a research-related career in a wide range of settings.

Careers support

We encourage you to prepare for your career from day one. That’s one of the reasons Leeds graduates are so sought after by employers.

The Careers Centre and staff in your faculty provide a range of help and advice to help you plan your career and make well-informed decisions along the way, even after you graduate. Find out more about Careers support.


Recruiters

1 Joseph Rowntree Foundation

2 Nest Corporation

3 Rocket Science

4 EngineeringUK

5 Centre for Thriving Places

6 Walnut Unlimited

7 Identify Solutions

8 Bamboo Crowd




Prospective Job Roles

Research Counselor

Evaluation Specialist

Social Researcher

Analyst Programmer

Research Analyst

Project Manager

Research Engineer

Eligibility Criteria

English Proficiency Tests

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    6.5

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  • PTE

    64

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  • TOEFL

    88

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Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

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    Transcript

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    Passport

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    Statement of Purpose

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    Resume

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    Degree Certificate

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    Provisional Certificate

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    General LOR

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    General LOR

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    IELTS

Application Deadlines

Standard Deadline
FallJun 28, 2025

Fees and Funding

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Tuition Fees

$24,500 / year

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Overall Cost

$32,002 / year

Funding Options

Department Funding

External Sources - Scholarships

Scholarships

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    The University of Leeds International Scholarship

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    The University of Leeds Scholarship for International Students

FAQs

  • There have been previous initiatives at a school, faculty and institutional level to review, refresh or redefine the curriculum at the University of Leeds. These have been met with mixed results, so what’s different this time? This initiative is supported at the highest level of the organisation, with the approval of council and senate. Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Student Education, Professor Jeff Grabill, has been motivated to move across the globe to join us and lead this important and exciting work. There is a significant investment in terms of time, money and staff development planned for the next 10 year period. This initiative is a key part of our student education strategy over the next 10 years, as such, it is supported by a cross functional project team headed on a day-to-day basis by academic lead Professor Kenny McDowall. We’re here to listen, and respond to your concerns and needs for support. The University of Leeds’ People and Change Approach is at the heart of helping to make this initiative a success. We hope that our commitment to involving you and your colleagues is already evident through the briefings, open meetings, one-to- one conversations and other events which have been held throughout this year. There will be many more to come as we progress on our journey. In addition, we have been mindful to include wide cross-sections of the University community in our work to date, taking on input and ideas from academics, professional service colleagues and students.

  • Our students will benefit from an outstanding education that is inclusive, research-led and underpinned and enhanced by sector-leading pedagogies, digital resources and technologies. For colleagues, the programme will bring new work and career opportunities as well as freeing up time and energy in the long term. Find out more about what the full range of benefits mean for you.

  • Our world is changing and facing unprecedented global challenges, including climate change, economic instability, poverty, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the next 10 years we have a remarkable opportunity to design a truly unique curriculum, which will help shape a better future for humanity. Together we will build an imaginative and effective approach to education that will develop the knowledge and skills students need to succeed and make a positive impact in the world as global citizens. To do this our programmes must be: Transformative – able to bring about an important and lasting change Inclusive – focused on supporting students from diverse backgrounds Flexible – allow choice and opportunities to personalize learning

  • Curriculum Redefined is the biggest and most exciting educational change programme going on in the world right now. This 10 year University-wide project will help us shape our education at Leeds for generations to come. It will fundamentally review and refresh all our undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes to ensure our curriculum prepares our students to be global citizens, ready for the future world of work. It’s an exciting opportunity to adopt active and inclusive approaches to learning and teaching and, at the same time, address student and staff workloads and to simplify our processes.

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