MA Sociology
Postgraduate
In Colchester
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Colchester
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Duration
1 Year
About the course
Join one of the top sociology departments in the UK and further your understanding of the tensions, interactions and networks that dictate how societies are organised
You contribute to the thinking that guides organisations such as the Home Office, Amnesty International and the United Nations
You explore some of the most important and significant debates in contemporary social theory, learning to think analytically about theoretical questions
You discover the importance of social theory in developing a politically engaged understanding of concepts such as post-structuralism, feminism and actor-network theory, focusing on topics such as:
The history of digital piracy
Sociology of human rights
Media and criminology
Gender and sexuality
Citizenship
You also develop the skills needed to make your own contribution to the field, gaining a critical and coherent perspective on empirical research and examining the key assumptions and ideological underpinnings of qualitative and quantitative research
Our Department of Sociology was rated top 10 in the UK for research quality (REF 2014), and we consistently receive strong student satisfaction scores, including 96% overall student satisfaction in 2015
Our expert staff
We are a large and friendly department, offering a diverse range of research interests and with staff members who are committed to teaching, research and publication that covers a broad geographical spectrum
Many have worked at the local level with local authorities, justice councils, community partnerships and charities
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Subjects
- Psychiatry
- Staff
- Sociology
- Social Theory
- Teaching
- Mental Illness
- Media
Course programme
Postgraduate study is the chance to take your education to the next level. The combination of compulsory and optional modules means our courses help you develop extensive knowledge in your chosen discipline, whilst providing plenty of freedom to pursue your own interests. Our research-led teaching is continually evolving to address the latest challenges and breakthroughs in the field, therefore to ensure your course is as relevant and up-to-date as possible your core module structure may be subject to change.
For many of our courses you’ll have a wide range of optional modules to choose from – those listed in this example structure are, in many instances, just a selection of those available. Our Programme Specification gives more detail about the structure available to our current postgraduate students, including details of all optional modules.
Year 1
Topics in Contemporary Social Theory
Sociological Research Design
Dissertation
Introduction to Quantitative Analysis (optional)
Digital Economy (optional)
Critical Perspectives on Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism (optional)
Interviewing and Qualitative Data Analysis (optional)
Teaching
We have a strong research group culture
Graduate students are encouraged to take part in our weekly Departmental Seminar which regularly features eminent outside speakers
Assessment
Your modules are assessed by coursework and your dissertation
Dissertation
Your 15,000-word dissertation allows you to focus in-depth on your chosen topic from April onwards
You work with close supervision from academic staff
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MA Sociology