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Sociology
University of Bath
Department of Social and Policy Sciences
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,150 - ≈ € 14,050 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Bath / 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 Bath
Qualifications and durations
* Full-time MRes 1 year
* Full-time PG Diploma Research 9 months
* Full-time PG Certificate Research 4 months
* Part-time MRes 2 to 5 years
* Part-time PG Diploma Research 21 months
* Part-time PG Certificate Research 16 months
Overview
* Reviews systematically, and evaluates critically, alternative approaches, methodologies and paradigms of research in sociology.
* Reviews systematically, and evaluates critically, the application of these approaches in the specific areas of social enquiry in which students are specialising.
* Supports students, within an active research community, in identifying, investigating and realising their own original research.
* Equips students with the skills to contribute to research projects using any of the main methodologies of the social sciences.
The programme comprises a mix of Faculty-wide research-based units and departmental disciplinary-based specialisations. Programme intake limited to 16 students per year, fostering a friendly and supportive learning environment.
Contents
Semester 1 (30 Credits)
Compulsory
* Principles and Skills of Social Research
* Qualitative Methods 1
* Quantitative Methods 1
* Short Research Apprenticeship Project
* Theoretical issues in Sociology
Semester 2 (30 Credits)
Compulsory
* Comparative Research Methods
* Qualitative Methods 2 OR Quantitative Methods 2
* Long Research Apprenticeship Project
Summer Period (30 Credits)
* MRes Dissertation
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A good first degree (normally at least an upper second class honours degree) in a relevant social science discipline. The minimum non-graduate qualifications acceptable for admission to this course are:
* A relevant postgraduate diploma or Higher National Diploma passed at the appropriate level.
* A relevant professional qualification together with papers passed at an appropriate standard if required by the appropriate Head of Group.
* Extended and responsible experience in a relevant field together with authorship of papers of an acceptable academic standard.
English requirements
IELTS 7.0 (with not less than 6.5 in each of the four components).
TOEFL 600 (paper-based test) or 250 (computer-based test) with a score of not less than 4 in TWE or 100 (internet-based test) with not less than 24 in each of the components.
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 B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 250 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
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