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Sociology – (M.A.)
Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge Campus
Faculty of Arts, Law & Social Sciences
| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,820 - ≈ € 12,070 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Cambridge / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | January, September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge Campus
This course offers you the opportunity to enhance and deepen your knowledge of the theoretical and substantive aspects of contemporary sociology as well as develop your expertise in the principles and application of social research methodologies. It's design is informed by the expertise of research-active staff to reflect the most recent developments within the discipline. Staff specialisms include: the impact of social studies of science and technology; the changing nature of contemporary identity, including national identities and diasporas; the nature of agency and risk; surveillance and crime in global contexts.
The full-time teaching programme comprises four taught modules which are taken over one year. The Major Project is completed at the end of the taught part of the course. Teaching runs over two semesters of 12 weeks each from September to December and February to May. Weekly sessions of two hours usually take place on Mondays between 4pm and 6pm and on Thursdays between 4pm and 6pm.
Teaching will normally be undertaken in a research-seminar format, but may also include some lectures, guest speakers and debates. Our tutors are available for one-to-one support and advice.
Contents
Module guide
Core modules
* Postgraduate Research Methods
* Contemporary Social Theory
* Major Project
Optional modules
* Crime and Control in Late Modernity
* Nationalism, Diasporas and Identities
* Nature Technology and Society
* Special Subject
Assessment
Assessment varies from module to module, but typically consists of a 5,000-word essay plus a presentation of approximately 20 minutes; a case study plus presentation, or a portfolio of activities to be submitted at the end of the module.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Candidates are normally required to hold a good honours degree in a relevant subject area, i.e. Sociology. Those who do not possess any of these entry criteria, but can demonstrate the academic ability to work at postgraduate level will be offered an interview. Candidates for whom English is not a first language will be expected to demonstrate a certified level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 250 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
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