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Sociology – (M.A.)
Newcastle University
School of Geography, Politics and Sociology
| Application Deadline: | International students applying for September 2011 entry should apply by Friday 15 July 2011 | ||
| Location: | Newcastle Upon Tyne / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Newcastle University
This programme will give you an understanding of the philosophical principles that underpin social inquiry and also equip you with the ability to integrate material across a range of disciplines.
Compulsory modules (70 credits) typically include: sociological thought and explanation; social divisions and inequalities; being, belonging and identity; thinking about research; cities, economies, cultures; nature of explanation and enquiry; methodologies: researching media, culture and society. Optional modules (50 credits) may cover: comparative perspectives in social and environmental change; politics of global change; war, terrorism and peace; specialist study in sociology; media analysis; globalisation and culture; and qualitative and quantitative methodologies. You also complete a dissertation (60 credits) which will allow you to develop your ability to design, execute and write up a piece of original research in sociology.
Contents
Compulsory modules:
SOC8036 Sociological Thought and Explanation
SOC8034 Social Divisions and Inequality
SOC8044 Being Belonging and Identity
SOC8046 Cities, Economies, Cultures
HSS8007 Nature of Explanation and Enquiry
SOC8096 Dissertation
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HSS8001 Thinking about Research
HSS8003 Dissertation Preparation
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COM8058 Methodologies: Researching Media, Culture and Society
Optional modules:
SOC8045 Comparative Perspectives in Social and Environmental Change
SOC8033 Specialist Study in Sociology
HSS8004 Qualitative Methodology in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
HSS8005 Introduction to Quantitative Methods
SOC8100 Politics of Development and Social Struggle in Latin America
SOC8101 The Shaping of Latin America I: social and political themes
SOC8102 Latin American Country Case Study: Interdisciplinary Approaches
HSC8047 Health and Society
POL8029 The Politics of Global Change
POL8018 The State in International Political Economy
GEO8004 Local and Regional Perspectives in the Knowledge Society
POL8039 Global Justice and Human Rights
POL8040 War, Terrorism and Peace: Ethical Perspectives
COM8057 Media Analysis
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Normally an upper-second-class (2.1) Honours degree or higher, or an international equivalent in the following (or related) discipline areas: sociology; social policy; criminology; organisational studies; cultural studies; media studies; film studies; human geography; politics; gender studies and health studies. Applicants who hold non-standard qualifications, and/or have an appropriate level of relevant experience, will be encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based) or 577 (paper-based) or equivalent.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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