MA Sociology & Social Research

Duration: Full time 1 year. Part time 2 years.
Start date(s): October
Distance learning available: No

Entry requirements:
2.1 Degree in any discipline (or equivalent).
Mathematics - C/4 or above at GCSE (or equivalent).

The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification. .

Fees for 2017/18*:
UK/ EU: £5,450
Non-EU: £14,100
*These figures have not been confirmed, but they are expected to be approximately as stated. Part-time students pay a pro-rata version of full-time fees.

Application: We recommend that overseas students apply before the end of June due to visa requirements as these can take a few weeks to process.

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We are in a time of immense social change, where the need for social research has never been greater. This MA programme equips students with the tools and knowledge to understand how and why social, political and cultural changes manifest themselves, both in the UK and internationally. It offers students a sound training in research methods and equips them with the cutting-edge in theoretical and methodological approaches. The MA is suitable both for those wishing to hone their skills and knowledge to pursue further academic research opportunities, and for those seeking a relevant and rigorous course which will prepare them for employment in the private, public or not-for-profit sectors.

Sample module options: The following module descriptions are indications only - the University reserves the right to change the modules on offer, the module content and the assessment methods.

Core modules:

• Research Methods (LPM003)
  
• Social Divisions (LYM001)
  
• Social Theory and Social Change (LYM005)
  
• Dissertation (LYM007)

Choose from the following elective modules to the value of 40 credits:

• Health Care Organisation and Policies (LBM007)
• Public Policy, public management and governance (LBM001)
• Social policy: contemporary themes and challenges (LBM005)
• Work Placement (LYM010)