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    Inequalities and Social Science MSc

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    Leeds, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £26,500.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    74%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
    Credits

    Inequalities and Social Science MSc at University of Leeds is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Leeds, GB. Tuition is £26,500.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary course exploring all forms of inequality and their social, political and economic implications at local, national and global levels. Covers methodological approaches combining qualitative, quantitative and data analytic methods, with an intersectional focus on socio-economic stratification linked to disability, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexuality, class and age.

    Focus: both
    Top 20 UK Sociology & Social Policy (QS World Rankings by Subject 2026) | 21st overall (Complete University Guide 2026)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 26, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min For tests taken before 21 January 2026: 88 overall with no less than 20 in reading, 19 in listening, 22 in speaking and 21 in writing
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £13,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Inequalities and Social Science MSc at University of Leeds cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Inequalities and Social Science MSc at University of Leeds is £26,500 across 180 required credits.
    Is Inequalities and Social Science MSc at University of Leeds online or in-person?
    Inequalities and Social Science MSc at University of Leeds is offered in-person.
    How long does Inequalities and Social Science MSc at University of Leeds take to complete?
    Inequalities and Social Science MSc at University of Leeds is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Inequalities and Social Science MSc at University of Leeds?
    Per the program's published guidance: A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons)
    How competitive is Inequalities and Social Science MSc at University of Leeds?
    Inequalities and Social Science MSc at University of Leeds reports an acceptance rate of approximately 74%.