Skip to main content
    GradsMatch
    Back to Programs
    University of Portsmouth

    Sociology and Social Research (Distance Learning) MSc

    Last verified against the official program page on .

    Portsmouth, GBMResOnline1 year
    £18,600.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo

    Sociology and Social Research (Distance Learning) MSc at University of Portsmouth is a 1-year, online MRes program based in Portsmouth, GB. Tuition is £18,600.

    About the program

    A flexible MRes with a large research project in the humanities and social sciences, where students choose a focus area and develop research skills alongside specialist staff.

    Focus: research
    Part-time option

    Your fit

    Match

    Pro users see a 0 to 100 match score personalized to their academic profile, plus a per-component breakdown (major, GPA, tests, work experience, and more).

    Admissions

    Pro

    Unlock full admissions requirements

    GPA thresholds, GRE/TOEFL/IELTS minimums, essay counts, recommendation letters, prerequisites, admissions contacts, and country-specific requirements like APS certification, portfolio submissions, or GATE scores.

    Sign up for 7-day free trial

    Deadlines

    Pro

    Exact application deadlines for each term (Fall, Spring, Summer, Rolling), with priority and final dates where the program distinguishes them.

    Sign up for 7-day free trial

    Standardized tests

    Pro

    Which tests are required, optional, or waived (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo), minimum scores including separate verbal / quant sections, and program codes for score reporting.

    Sign up for 7-day free trial

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route

    Application Checklist

    Sign in to track what you need to submit for this program.

    Sign in
    See admits on GradCafe
    Self-reported profiles of past applicants to this program.

    Prerequisites

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

    Recommendations

    Exact count of letters required, whether academic vs professional references are preferred, and any program-specific guidance on who to ask.

    Essays

    Number of essays required (statement of purpose, personal statement, diversity statement), prompts where the program publishes them, and whether supplemental essays are optional or mandatory.

    Contact

    Direct email and phone for the admissions office handling this program, plus a link to the program-specific inquiry page where available.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Sociology and Social Research (Distance Learning) MSc at University of Portsmouth cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Sociology and Social Research (Distance Learning) MSc at University of Portsmouth is £18,600.
    Is Sociology and Social Research (Distance Learning) MSc at University of Portsmouth online or in-person?
    Sociology and Social Research (Distance Learning) MSc at University of Portsmouth is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Sociology and Social Research (Distance Learning) MSc at University of Portsmouth take to complete?
    Sociology and Social Research (Distance Learning) MSc at University of Portsmouth is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for Sociology and Social Research (Distance Learning) MSc at University of Portsmouth?
    Per the program's published guidance: A minimum of a second-class honours degree
    What work-permit options follow Sociology and Social Research (Distance Learning) MSc at University of Portsmouth?
    Post-completion work rights for Sociology and Social Research (Distance Learning) MSc at University of Portsmouth: 2 years Graduate Route