Modules

This degree has considerable flexibility in option choice. Students select from a series of modules which change from year to year but which include both substantive and methodological concerns. Indicative modules include: Theory for a Global Age; Sociology of Health, Pain and Emotions, Sociology of Postcolonialism; Politics and Social Theory; Sex, Gender and Power; Theoretical Perspectives on Science, Media and Public Policy; Qualitative Methodologies; Quantitative Methodologies. All MA students take five modules and, with personal supervision from one of our leading scholars, research and write a 15,000 word dissertation.

Delivery Mode

The degree can be taken as one year full-time or two years part-time.

Entry Requirements

Candidates should have obtained at least second class honours in a first degree from an approved institution in Arts or Social Sciences, or equivalent professional experience. Other suitably qualified individuals will be considered. Students for whom English is not a first language are required to have gained an IELTS score of at least 6.5. 

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Careers

The MA Sociology provides you with a high level of transferable skills. These include: research and retrieval skills; communication and presentation; interpersonal group work; independent judgement. Our students undertake an MA either straight from undergraduate study or as a way of enhancing their professional skills and interests. Our students go on to a wide range of careers including teaching, media, accountancy, public and charitable sectors. Many of our students also progress to higher degree and PhD studies.