Sociology master degree courses

... is a particular advantage of the degree. Our former students have chosen to study Africa at this level for a wide range of reasons. For some a deep interest in the history and culture or political economy of a particular region is sufficient motivation, but for many students the programme has, in addition... Learn about: Security governance, Language Skills, African Philosophy...

..., art and archeology, linguistics, Persian language and literature, media, film, anthropology and music. SOAS has the resources to offer a comprehensive, critical perspective on a variety of aspects of Iranian society and culture and go beyond the contemporary public debates around this country. The... Learn about: Iranian Studies, Public Sector, Cross Cultural management...

... approach the course without having a Chinese element to their first degree, but with a desire to focus their previous training on the region. The MA Chinese Studies provides an exceptional opportunity to take advantage of the wide range of disciplinary approaches to the study of Chinese societies available... Learn about: Chinese Language, Traditional Chinese Literature, Modern Chinese Literature...

...) and/or thematic interest in health/gender/food/ media. Advice will be given to match the choice of optional components to the requirements, interests, and qualifications of individual students whose background may be in general social science, regional, language or other studies. While the focus of the degree... Learn about: Human Rights, Transferable skills, Social Anthropology...

... is intended for students with a good first degree (minimum of a 2.1) in social anthropology and/or a taught Masters degree in social anthropology. Most students would be expected to progress to PhD registration at the end of the degree. By the end of the program students will: Have achieved practical... Learn about: Social Anthropology, Research methods, Mesopotamian Languages...

... regimes, and identity conflicts of ethnicity, religion and language. To understand these and other political processes, this MSc programme draws upon the concepts and methods of the sub-disciplines of comparative politics (political sociology and political economy) and international relations... Learn about: International Politics, Intercultural awareness, Japan Unravelled...

...Start of programme: September intake only Mode of Attendance: Full-time or Part-time This taught-Masters degree offers a deep insight into the Arab world through its literatures. It is an advanced programme designed for students with a good first degree in Arabic or with a good university degree... Learn about: Critical skills, Analytical skill, Comparative Literature...

... issues in depth in relation to a particular discipline or region. The programme attracts students from around the world. It encourages a transdisciplinary approach to issues of migration and diaspora, providing historical depth as well as perspectives from anthropology, sociology, and postcolonial... Learn about: IT Law, Diaspora Studies, Social Anthropology...

...Start of programme: September intake only Mode of Attendance: Full-time or Part-time This MA programme studies many aspects of the world of Islam, from its early development to its modern trends. Its primary objective is to approach the study of Islam through a variety of disciplines, cultural... Learn about: IT Development, IT Law, Intercultural awareness...

...) and half (0.5) Modules including the dissertation This unique degree takes up the study of the relationship between politics, culture and communication in the Middle East. The course draws on theoretical approaches central to the study of culture, politics, society and communication to critically assess... Learn about: Intercultural awareness, Language Skills, Information Communication...

...Start of programme: September intake only The MA in South East Asian Studies provides exceptional opportunities for advanced study of one of the world’s most diverse and important regions. Students on the programme come from a wide range of backgrounds. Some come into the programme having acquired... Learn about: Analytical skills, IT Law, Transferable skills...

... of disciplinary approaches, such as political sociology (class, gender, ethnicity and sect), comparative politics (state power, political economy of development, democratic openings and nationalism), and international politics (war, international political economy, regionalism and dependency). At the same... Learn about: Social Anthropology, Political violence, Political ideologies...

... attracts students from a variety of backgrounds. While some wish to broaden their previous studies or experience of South Asia, others approach the programme without having a South Asian element to their first degree, but with a desire to focus their previous training on the region. Convenors Francesca... Learn about: Intercultural awareness, Transferable skills, South Asian...

... in health/gender/food/ media. Advice will be given to match the choice of optional components to the requirements, interests, and qualifications of individual students whose background may be in general social science, regional, language or other studies. While the focus of the degree is on development... Learn about: Human Rights, Social Anthropology, Full Time...

...Start of programme: September Mode of Attendance: Full-time or Part-time Who is this programme for?: Intercalating medical students, or students intending to pursue a medical degree. Students with a degree in the social sciences or humanities wishing to acquire a broad understanding of medical... Learn about: Full Time, Part Time, Medical training...

... demonstrate a solid grounding in the discipline as well as the regional and language expertise necessary for continuing onto a PhD. The MA in Anthropological Research Methods (MA Res) may be taken either as a free standing MA or as the first part of a PhD [e.g. as a 1 + 3 research training programme... Learn about: Language Skills, Research methods, Part Time...

... to pursue more specialist topics and/or more regional and language-based study; Students with little or no previous knowledge of social anthropology wishing to acquire a broad knowledge of the discipline; Students with little or no previous knowledge of social anthropology wishing to take the degree... Learn about: Part Time, Social Anthropology...

... experience in film, television, journalism, advertising or public relations Students with a degree in social anthropology wishing to pursue more specialist media-related topics along with regional or language-based study Students without a previous degree in Anthropology looking for an MA conversion degree... Learn about: Social Anthropology, Cultural Studies...

... wishing to pursue more specialist migration and diaspora related topics along with regional or language-based study Students without a previous degree in Anthropology looking for an MA conversion degree to serve as a qualification for pursuing a further research degree in issues relating to migration... Learn about: Diaspora Studies, Transferable skills, Part Time...

... who are interested in the relevant academic discussions and those who are interested in political and activist dimensions. The MA Gender with special reference to the Middle East is our newest pathway degree yet, and is introduced at a time when SOAS is celebrating its 100 years anniversary. Its main goal is to... Learn about: Full Time, Part Time...