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Environmental Social Science MSc
This is a taught programme within the Environmental Social Science subject area.
Outline
This interdisciplinary programme introduces you to social science perspectives on environmental issues. It draws on sociology, politics, social policy, anthropology and law. The dissertation is a chance for you to make a specialised study of a topic that interests you, and we encourage first-hand research. The programme is suitable for graduates with a wide range of first degrees.
Key facts
- Subject area: Environmental Social Science
- Location: Canterbury
- School: Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research (SSPSSR)
- Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time.
- Start: September.
- Fees and funding: More info
- Entry requirements: A good honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent vocational experience. Please also check our general entry requirements (including English language requirements).
Programme structure
Course content
- Social Science Perspectives on Environmental Issues
- Design, Philosophy and Ethics of Social Inquiry
- Four optional modules drawn from a wide range, including: Environmental Anthropology; Environmental Politics; Ethnobiological Knowledge Systems; Tourism and Conservation; Risk and Society; various options in environmental law and environmental social sciences.
- Dissertation of 15,000 words
Assessment
The programme is assessed by coursework (normally one 5,000-word essay per module) and the dissertation.
Key facts
- Subject area: Environmental Social Science
- Location: Canterbury
- School: Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research (SSPSSR)
- Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time.
- Start: September.
- Fees and funding: More info
- Entry requirements: A good honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent vocational experience. Please also check our general entry requirements (including English language requirements).
Contact details
Admissions enquiries
T: +44 (0)1227 827272
E: information@kent.ac.uk
Graduate Admissions Secretary
School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NF, UK
T: +44 (0)1227 827613 / 823086
F: +44 (0)1227 827005
E: sspssr-pg-admin@kent.ac.uk
Key facts
- Subject area: Environmental Social Science
- Location: Canterbury
- School: Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research (SSPSSR)
- Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time.
- Start: September.
- Fees and funding: More info
- Entry requirements: A good honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent vocational experience. Please also check our general entry requirements (including English language requirements).
How to apply
Before applying, please read our ‘How to apply’ section.
You can then go straight to the online application form by clicking the programme below:
Key facts
- Subject area: Environmental Social Science
- Location: Canterbury
- School: Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research (SSPSSR)
- Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time.
- Start: September.
- Fees and funding: More info
- Entry requirements: A good honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent vocational experience. Please also check our general entry requirements (including English language requirements).