Postgraduate Virtual Open Days
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Our next Postgraduate Virtual Open Days take place on the 17, 18 and 19 November 2026 and are packed with information about applying to study with us at postgraduate level.
Sessions include:
- Interactive presentations
- Live question-and-answer sessions
You will have the opportunity to speak to programme directors and colleagues from student-focused services across the School of Social and Political Science.
Advance booking for all the events listed below is essential:
Book your space
Hear from SPS Alumni:
Thursday 19 November
Your opportunity to gain an insight into the experience of our alumni, and to get your questions answered.
| Panel Session | Time (GMT) |
| SPS Alumni Panel | 13:00-14:00 |
Introduction to Postgraduate Study in SPS:
Wednesday 18 November
| Information Session | Time (GMT) |
| Postgraduate Research (PGR) study and scholarship opportunities in the School of Social and Political Science (SPS) | 11:30-12:30 |
Programme information sessions:
Tuesday 17 November
Join our Programme Director for an overview of the programme and the opportunity to get your questions answered.
| Programme Session | Time (GMT) |
|---|---|
| MSc Science and Technology in Society & MSc Management of Bioeconomy | 09:00-10:00 |
| MSc International Relations | 10:30-11:30 |
| MSc Global Health Policy | 13:30-14:30 |
| MSW Social Work | 15:00-16:00 |
Wednesday 18 November
Join our Programme Director for an overview of the programme and the opportunity to get your questions answered.
| Programme Session | Time (GMT) |
|---|---|
| MSc Digital Sociology | 09:00-10:00 |
| MSc International and European Politics | 10:30-11.30 |
| MSc Public Policy & MSc Comparative Public Policy | 13:30-14:30 |
| MSc Social Anthropology | 15:00-16:00 |
| MSc Global Mental Health and Society | 16:00-17:00 |
Thursday 19 November
Join our Programme Director for an overview of the programme and the opportunity to get your questions answered.
| Programme Session | Time |
|---|---|
| MSc Global Environment, Politics and Society | 10:30-11:30 |
| MSc Sociology and Global Change | 11:30-12:30 |
| MSc International Development | 15:00-16:00 |
Advance booking for all the events listed above is essential:
Book your space
You'll find LOTS of additional sessions on the University of Edinburgh Open Day Hub including information on:
- living and studying in Edinburgh
- what current students think
- making the most of your time
- development opportunities
- sport, culture, music and more - when you want to have some 'you' time
Book your sessions at:
University of Edinburgh Postgraduate Virtual Open Days Booking
Resources
For further information, technical requirements and accessibility adjustments, please visit the University’s Taking part in our online events webpage.