You gain specialist knowledge in your chosen subject alongside core transferable skills. 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 and urban studies is a particularly flexible and valuable qualification that can lead to many exciting opportunities and professions. Recent graduates have pursued careers in academia, journalism, local and central government, charities and NGOs.
A good honours degree in the social sciences, an interest in the chosen topic area and a clear idea of your proposed thesis topic. In the case of research in health services and personal social services, we will also consider candidates with professional qualifications alone and/or relevant experience in the health service.
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)
Education
Canterbury
Postgraduate
Full-time, 3 years & Part-time, 5 years
September, January
6.0
Home full-time/part-time: TBC, EU/International full-time: £18000, EU/International part-time: £9000,
Norwich
6.0
Postgraduate
18495
Lancaster
6.5
Postgraduate
22100
Birmingham, England
0.0
Postgraduate
Home full-time: £9,250