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MA - Master of Arts
University of Sheffield
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MA - Master of Arts
University of Sheffield
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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Course description
Immerse yourself in established and emergent ideas in sociology and delve into debates about the most pressing sociological challenges in the social world.
The MA in Sociology is driven by the research of academics on the course team, with a mix of core and optional modules designed exclusively for masters students. In your core modules, you'll pursue debates in current sociology, engage with advanced social and sociological theory, and explore advanced qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.
You'll also study areas of sociological research that interest you through a range of optional modules. These are likely to include: the sociologies of digital worlds; intimacies and everyday life; genders and sexualities; and refugees and asylum seekers.
Assessment
Assessment varies across modules and will include different forms of coursework, such as essays, projects, and blogs.
Students will also conduct a sociological research project on a topic of their interest and write a dissertation of 15,000 words on their project. You will be allocated a dedicated Dissertation Supervisor who will be there to support you along the way, providing you with advice and guidance throughout your dissertation.
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant social science subject (e.g. sociology, social policy, politics, anthropology, international relations or development studies).
Students living in
Domestic
£10,710 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£23,760 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£23,760 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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