The MA in Sociology invites you to think systematically about the social world and how it is changing. The programme provides a comprehensive overview of the foundational concerns and current debates in sociology and offers a range of options for exploring applications in specific areas of research. You learn about current theoretical tools and develop skills in research and data analysis, which can be used in a range of professional fields. The programme is also an excellent basis for pursuing further research in sociology or more specialised or applied subjects.

Course content

Core modules include:

• Foundations of Sociology
• Contemporary Social Theory
• Dissertation of 15,000 words.

Optional modules include:

Four or more optional modules offered by the School or other related fields, such as, anthropology or politics and international relations. Optional modules include: Comparative Social Policy; Cultural Criminology; Design, Philosophy and Ethics of Social Enquiry; Gender, Crime and Criminal Justice; Organised Civil Society; Qualitative Research; Quantitative Research; Race, Ethnicity and Difference; Religion and Social Theory; Social and Political Movements; Social Suffering; Sociology of Violence; Terrorism and Modern Societies; Worlds of Work; Young People, Crime and Place.

Assessment

Assessment is by coursework, and the dissertation.

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