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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.
Compulsory modules currently include:
Foundations of Sociology
Contemporary Social Theory
Preparing Your Dissertation
Optional modules may include:
Health, Medicine and Society
Qualitative Research
Quantitative Data Analysis
Social & Political Movements
Political Economy of Development
Critical Social Research: Truth, Ethics and Power
Design of Social research
Worlds of Work
The Family, Parenting Culture and Parenting Policy
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)
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