Sociology - MA
University of Kent
Key Information
Campus location
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Examine the social world and investigate how it is changing. Our Sociology MA provides a comprehensive overview of the foundational concerns and current debates in sociology. You gain knowledge of current theoretical tools and learn to think critically and systematically about society, culture, and human behaviour.
Develop the skills in research and analysis which can be used in a range of professional fields or as an excellent basis for further research in sociology and applied subjects. Our world-leading research academics challenge you to become a creative thinker, with your own opinions and ideas, and help you to develop useful skills for your future career.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
The University of Kent has a long-standing relationship with Chevening, which has successfully placed scholars worldwide at the university for many years. Kent is proud to be a Chevening partner and offers three partner scholarships and the standard Chevening Scholarships. The University of Kent welcomes applications from all Chevening-eligible countries for any one-year taught master’s degree starting in September 2024, based at our UK campuses. Find out how to apply.
We have several scholarships for students starting a postgraduate course in September 2024 at one of our UK campuses. Check if you are eligible to apply and get more information on our scholarship's web pages.
Here are Scholarships that might be of particular interest:
- British Council GREAT Scholarship: China, Ghana, Greece, India, Kenya, Thailand, Turkey (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADBCG0601)
- International Scholarships for Taught Masters students (International) (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADINMASA02)
- Kent Law School LLM Global Welcome Scholarship (Canterbury) (International) (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADGLOWEL01)
- MBA Woman in Leadership Scholarship (Home & International) (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FN35WILS0002)
Curriculum
Stage 1
Compulsory modules
- Foundations of Sociology
- Contemporary Social Theory
- Preparing Your Dissertation
Stage 2
Compulsory modules
- Dissertation
- Write,Right
Program Outcome
What you'll learn
The course focus is empirical, analytical and comparative in nature, drawing on research into European, Asian and North American societies. You gain a thorough grounding in sociological research on modern societies and contemporary culture, alongside contemporary social theory.
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Career Opportunities
Building on Kent’s success as the region’s leading institution for student employability, we place considerable emphasis on you gaining specialist knowledge in your chosen subject alongside core transferable skills. We ensure that you develop the skills and competences that employers are looking for including: research and analysis; policy development and interpretation; independent thought; writing and presentation as well as time management and leadership skills. You also become fully involved in the professional research culture of the School. A postgraduate degree in the area of sociology is a particularly flexible and valuable qualification that can lead to many exciting opportunities and professions.
Our graduates go on to work for a range of organisations across the public, private and third sectors, and typically pursue careers which involve specialist research and data analysis skills. Recent graduates have worked for Government, NGOs, charities and think tanks as well as global media organisations.