Taught course
Sociology and Social Research
Entry requirements
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a sociology/policy discipline such as criminology, organisational studies, cultural studies; media studies, film studies or human geography.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Our Sociology and Social Research MA provides specialist research training. The course provides high-quality research training to enhance key skills and employability. The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) recognise it as offering the requisite skills training for preparation for a PhD.
Sociology at Newcastle has a solid track record of excellence in research-grounded postgraduate studies.
Throughout the course you will gain:
- an appreciation of the theoretical traditions that influence and shape sociology as a discipline
- an awareness of the philosophical principles and epistemological frameworks that underpin all social enquiry
- an understanding of social divisions as structures of power and inequality
- an understanding of the profound transformations in contemporary society and the implications of this for understanding collective and individual agency
- a strong practical grounding in a range of research methods and awareness of the epistemological consequences of methodological issues and choices.
Information for international students
To study this course you need to meet our Band 3 English Language requirements: Direct Entry : IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills). If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English Language course.
Fees and funding
See our course fees and funding web page.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- School of Geography Politics and Sociology (https://www.ncl.ac.uk/gps/)
- Sociologyadmissions@newcastle.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0) 191 208 3921