We ensure that you develop the skills and competences that employers are looking for including: research and analysis; policy development and interpretation; independent thought; writing and presentation as well as time management and leadership skills. You also become fully involved in the professional research culture of the School. A postgraduate degree in the area of sociology is a particularly flexible and valuable qualification that can lead to many exciting opportunities and professions.
Our graduates go on to work for a range of organisations across the public, private and third sectors, and typically pursue careers which involve specialist research and data analysis skills. Recent graduates have worked for Government, NGOs, charities and think tanks as well as global media organisations.
A good honours degree in sociology or a related social science discipline, or substantial experience in social or political research or a relevant profession.
20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.
IELTS (including IELTS Indicator) 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)
TOEFL iBT 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in R; 21 in W; 17 in L; 20 in S)
Sociology
Canterbury
Postgraduate
Full-time, 1 year & Part-time, 2 years
September
6.0
Home full-time: £9500, EU full-time: £13500, International full-time: £18000, Home part-time: £4750, EU part-time: £6750, International part-time: £9000,
Wollongong
6.5
Postgraduate
$ 32064
Glasgow, Scotland
6.5
Postgraduate
25980
Birmingham
5.5
Postgraduate
Home full-time: £5,085, International full-time: £10,575