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University of Sheffield: Sociology
| Institution | University of Sheffield |
|---|---|
| Department | Sociological Studies |
| Web | http://www.sheffield.ac.uk |
| sociologicalstudies-admissions@sheffield.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 114 222 6402 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Extend, develop, and deepen your knowledge of key areas of sociological scholarship and enhance your social research methods skills.
**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.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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). English language requirements: Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each component, or equivalent. |
Summary
Extend and develop your knowledge of core areas of sociological scholarship and research methods. Immerse yourself in established and emergent ideas in the discipline and engage in debates around the most pressing sociological challenges in the social world.
**Course description**
Our Sociology MA offers the opportunity to delve into established and emergent ideas in sociology and into debates about the most pressing sociological challenges in today’s social world.
The course is driven by the research of academics on the masters 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 explore 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 advanced qualitative or quantitative methods.
Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant social science discipline, such as sociology, social policy, politics, anthropology, international relations, or development studies. English language requirements: Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each component, or equivalent. |
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