Education

Entry requirements

MSc by Research (MScR):

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a related subject is normally required.

PhD:

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a related subject is normally required.

Normally also a postgraduate degree with a 60% overall grade point average and 60% in the dissertation, or its international equivalent.

Months of entry

January, October

Course content

The University of Edinburgh was ranked first in Scotland for research power in Education and Sport (THE Overall Ranking REF 2014) and we offer the largest concentration of researchers in education in a Scottish university, meaning you'll be supported by and collaborate with leaders in the field. Our research activities cover all aspects of education and learning - from pre-school to higher and lifelong learning - plus sport and related fields.

Moray House School of Education and Sport staff provide supervision on a wide range of topics within the fields of:

• Education
• Recreation management
• Sociology of sport
• Sports science
• Counselling

Many opportunities exist for interdisciplinary research.