Social Research (African Studies) MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Birmingham |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

20,160 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

SociologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

This is a research programme that focuses on contemporary Africa. This programme provides research training that will prepare you to undertake research in African Studies. You will study six taught modules and complete a 15,000-word dissertation on a topic of your choice. It also provides you with an understanding of major social, cultural, political and economic developments and provides you with the research training necessary to undertake a social-science based study of contemporary Africa which will enhance your ability to prepare and present to an audience on material you have researched.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

This is a research programme that focuses on contemporary Africa. This programme provides research training that will prepare you to undertake research in African Studies. You will study six taught modules and complete a 15,000-word dissertation on a topic of your choice. It also provides you with an understanding of major social, cultural, political and economic developments and provides you with the research training necessary to undertake a social-science based study of contemporary Africa which will enhance your ability to prepare and present to an audience on material you have researched.

Admission Requirements

88+
6.5+
3.2+
176+
59+

1 Year
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,500 GBP
International
20,160 GBP

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