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Sociology – (M.A.)
University of Kent, Canterbury Campus
Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research
| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,256 - ≈ € 13,116 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Canterbury / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Kent, Canterbury Campus
The MA in Sociology invites you to think systematically about the social world and how it is changing. The programme provides a comprehensive overview of the foundational concerns and current debates in sociology and offers a range of options for exploring applications in specific areas of research. You will learn about current theoretical tools and develop skills in research and data analysis, which can be used in a range of professional fields. The programme is also an excellent basis for pursuing further research in sociology or more specialised or applied subjects.
Contents
Core modules include:
* Foundations of Sociology
* Contemporary Social Theory
* Dissertation of 15,000 words.
Optional modules include:
* Social and Political Movements
* Race, Ethnicity and Difference
* Worlds of Work
* Social Suffering
* Sociological Theories of Violence
* Organised Civil Society
* Terrorism and Modern Societies
* Crime, Media, and Culture
* Design Philosophy and Ethics of Research
* Quantitative Analysis
* Using Secondary and Qualitative Data.
* Sociology of Violence
* Religion and Social Theory
Assessment
Assessment is by coursework, and the dissertation.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A good honours degree in sociology or a related social science discipline, or substantial experience in social or political research or a relevant profession.
English language requirements
IELTS
* 6.5 incl
* 6.0 reading
* 6.0 writing
* 5.5 listening
* 5.5 speaking
TOEFL internet-based
* 90 incl
* 22 reading
* 21 writing
* 21 listening
* 23 speaking
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 B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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