Sociology
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant social science subject (e.g. sociology, social policy, politics, anthropology, international relations or development studies).
Months of entry
September
Course content
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.
Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses
Information for international students
English language requirements
Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
For more information about entry requirements for international students, please visit https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/applying/postgraduate-taught
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Postgraduate Admissions Tutor
- sociologicalstudies-admissions@sheffield.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 114 222 6402