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MA - Master of Arts
SOAS, University of London
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MA - Master of Arts
SOAS, University of London
Full time
SEP-25
1 year
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This jointly-taught MA between SOAS and Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence (Shiv Nadar IoE) in Delhi is one of the only programmes to focus on global sociology and specifically on the global sociology of cities and urban life-worlds.
All modules will utilise a combination of academic, policy and popular literature. There will be significant emphasis on case studies from around the world to illuminate theoretical and analytical frameworks. Students will receive excellent sociological training as well as cultural immersion in the UK and India, in a partnership programme that combines an exciting level of student mobility with cutting edge research-led teaching.
Why study the Joint MA in Global Urban Sociology?
Urbanisation is of extraordinary significance for the regions in which SOAS academics focus and globally it is a topic that brings together many of the most pressing concerns of our times; from climate, sustainability and extinctions, through to mental health, pollution and illness, via issues of governance, policy, and populism.
The programme provides a unique opportunity for students to grasp the broad global historical/political/cultural canvas against which sociology is studied and how sociology may be useful for thinking about urban global futures. It offers students an option to study current global issues around urbanism with reference to specific case studies drawn from different cities around the world.
It also provides an opportunity for students to develop their ability to construct critical evaluations of the applicability of sociological frameworks to ‘real-world’ problems, including in their own research project on the ‘Dissertation’ module.
SOAS
Shiv Nadar IoE
Graduates of this programme will leave with a solid grounding in global urban sociology as civic-minded and critically engaged individuals who can effectively contribute to making their communities and societies more sustainable. They will have a thorough understanding of the key debates and issues in urban sociology and will be valued by employers due to their analytical skills, specialist knowledge, and a global perspective.
Students will need to meet all the following entry requirements: We will consider a 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher in a relevant Social Science or humanities subjects. For students holding a BA/BSc/BCom from India, students need to have completed an integrated four-year degree programme to be eligible for the course. References are not required but can help build a stronger application.
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£12,500 per year
Students from Domestic
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£12,500 per year
Students from EU
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£12,500 per year
Students from International
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