MSc Sociology and Social Research
Postgraduate
In Southampton
Description
-
Type
Postgraduate
-
Location
Southampton
-
Start date
September
Introducing your course
Do you want to know more about the tools with which we study diverse areas of society, such as work, crime, migration, health, the media or the body? Our masters in Sociology and Social Research supports students in developing independent social research skills, and applying them in contemporary subject areas relevant to societal progress and knowledge.
It engages students in the discussion of issues and perspectives from both classical and contemporary sociological theories. The course provides an excellent grounding if you wish to pursue a PhD in sociology, and can also be a stepping stone for those looking for a career in the public, private or voluntary sector.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
Reviews
This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 7 years
Subjects
- Credit
- Sociology
Course programme
Year 1
Once you have successfully completed your taught modules, you carry out a piece of independent research to be written up as a 15,000-word dissertation. Full-time students submit the dissertation by the end of September of that year; part-time students normally submit the dissertation by the end of the following December. This dissertation module, SOCI6010, is a core module.
Students must choose one optional module from the list below. Specific optional modules may vary from year to year.
Core
[?]
A core module is a module which must be taken and passed.
SOCI6010Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Dissertation
CompulsoryRESM6001Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Philosophy of Social Science Research
RESM6002Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Research Design and Practice
RESM6003Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Qualitative Methods 1
RESM6004Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Quantitative Methods 1
RESM6005Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Survey Design
RESM6006Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Qualitative Methods 2
SOCI6035Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Understanding Modernity
SOCI6043Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Understanding Social Change
OptionalSOCI6045Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Development and Migration
PAIR6036Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Advanced Policy Analysis
PAIR6005Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Development and International Politics
GERO6019Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Demographic Change, Ageing & Globalisation
GERO6020Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Ageing, Health and Well-being
PAIR6009Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Public Policy and Democracy
SOCI6046Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
International Social Policy
SOCI6047Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
International Social Welfare
Additional information
MSc Sociology and Social Research