University of Otago Master of Arts (Coursework) (MA(Coursework)) in Sociology
University of Otago

University of Otago

Master of Arts (Coursework) (MA(Coursework)) in Sociology

Dunedin, New Zealand

MA

English

Full time

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Master of Arts (Coursework) (MA(Coursework)) in Sociology offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to deepen your understanding of sociological theories and practices. This program equips students with essential skills to analyze social phenomena and to address social issues critically. Students can expect to engage in a hands-on learning experience that promotes critical thinking and independent research through a combination of lectures, discussions, and fieldwork.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates of this program can pursue a variety of roles such as sociologists, social research analysts, community outreach coordinators, or policy advisors. The skills gained can be valuable in sectors like government, non-profit organizations, academia, and private industry, allowing for impactful contributions to social change.

Master of Arts (Coursework) (MA(Coursework)) in Sociology

The Master of Arts (Coursework) program is designed to give students the skills sought-after by employers around the globe, with a balance of specific subject knowledge plus broad-based transferable skills – such as oral and written communication, and analytical skills.

The degree is also an possible qualification for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

The MA(Coursework) normally requires either 12 months or three semesters of full-time, or equivalent part-time, study and entails completion of papers and a dissertation.

The dissertation is a major piece of supervised research of up to 20,000 words.

The primary aim of the MA(Coursework) is to provide candidates with a grounding in their chosen subject area within a wider disciplinary frame. The degree cultivates the skills needed to identify a significant topic, design and implement a significant piece of research, and present the findings in a form acceptable to an expert readership.

Why study Sociology?

If you believe that Sociology has meaning, relevance and applicability beyond the University, you are already one step ahead in developing your sociological imagination. This term was coined by the American sociologist, C Wright Mills, who wanted us to see how our “private troubles” related to “public issues”.

For instance, instead of blaming people for their circumstances, with our sociological imagination we can begin to see how political arrangements, economic forces and the broader social order operate to create a world in which some people have the opportunities to advance, while others do not.

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