Sociology and Social Research MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Newcastle University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

25,100 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

SociologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Join our Sociology and Social Research MA and receive advanced training in research skills, methods, and theories.


Develop the techniques to conduct advanced research in Sociology and the social sciences.


Expand your knowledge and understanding, of sociological ideas, enhancing your career and research opportunities.


Our programme equips you with an appreciation of the philosophical principles and epistemological frameworks that underpin all social enquiry. You'll get hands-on expertise with a range of social research methods and command a grasp of the core theoretical traditions and issues in sociology.


You'll have the opportunity to explore cutting-edge research across:


  • Gender
  • Migration
  • Health and disabilities
  • Race and ethnicity
  • Urban studies
  • Crime and security
  • Environment
  • Youth and ageing

You'll receive training in social research methods. You'll undertake research to inform and shape a substantial dissertation project.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Join our Sociology and Social Research MA and receive advanced training in research skills, methods, and theories.


Develop the techniques to conduct advanced research in Sociology and the social sciences.


Expand your knowledge and understanding, of sociological ideas, enhancing your career and research opportunities.


Our programme equips you with an appreciation of the philosophical principles and epistemological frameworks that underpin all social enquiry. You'll get hands-on expertise with a range of social research methods and command a grasp of the core theoretical traditions and issues in sociology.


You'll have the opportunity to explore cutting-edge research across:


  • Gender
  • Migration
  • Health and disabilities
  • Race and ethnicity
  • Urban studies
  • Crime and security
  • Environment
  • Youth and ageing

You'll receive training in social research methods. You'll undertake research to inform and shape a substantial dissertation project.

Admission Requirements

3.3+
6.5+
90+
70+
125+

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a sociology/policy discipline such as:

  • criminology
  • organisational studies
  • cultural studies;
  • media studies
  • film studies
  • human geography

12 Months
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,200 GBP
International
25,100 GBP

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