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Sociology (by Research) – (M.A.)
University of York
Department of Sociology
| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,560 - ≈ € 15,305 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | York / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of York
In addition to the Department´s taught course route, it is also possible for students to undertake their MA in Sociology by Research Dissertation. Students taking this route would be expected to undertake a rigorous piece of independent research working closely with their supervisor (meeting at least twice per term).
Departmental Areas of Expertise
Supervision can be drawn from the Department´s expanding range of expertise in
* Criminology,
* Conversation Analysis
* Social Informatics
* Sociology of Health and the Body
* Science and Technology Studies
* Gender
* Anomalous Experience
* Culture and Consumption
Students also have the option of taking modules and research methods training where appropriate, although this is not compulsory.
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The Thesis
The 40,000 word thesis must be completed within a 12 month period full time, or 24 months part time. It should demonstrate good evidence of the candidate´s ability to critically investigate a specific field of study, using solid and appropriate research methodology, written to a high standard of presentation.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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This is particularly appropriate for students with a focussed interest in a particular area of sociology, who have already developed a firm basis for their chosen research topic.
Those who have, or are soon to complete, a degree in Sociology or a similar discipline, or whose degree major contained a significant proportion of Sociology units, are eligible to apply.
Graduate Students with English as a second language
If English is not your first language, we do expect you to be able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency. Our required IELTS language qualification score is 7.0 wsith at least 6.0 in writing:
* TOEFL score 260 (computer based test)
* TOEFL score 105 (Internet-based test iBT)
Students who have successfully completed a recent undergraduate degree at a UK University are exempt from the English Language requirement.
If you are unsure about your eligibility, or want to enquire informally about the suitability of the course for your interests and purposes, please contact us.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 260 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 105 |
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