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The Master's in Sociology (MA, MS) program aims to train professionals capable of addressing the analysis of relevant social and political problems from a comprehensive perspective, based on solid training within the field of Sociology. Your AIU Distance Learning Master of Sociology (MA, MS) program will be a tailor-made program designed just for you by you and your counselor.

In the GW Master of Arts in Sociology program, students focus on social stratification and inequality while honing their skills in sociological theory and research methods. Students develop specific expertise in their chosen major and minor fields, with elective options including Race and Urban Development; Principles of Demography; and Race, Gender and Class. Students also have the option to complete criminology courses as electives for the MA in Sociology.

The main objective of the master's degree in in Sociology: Social Transformations and Innovation is to train scientists and professionals capable of leading the study of social change and the creation of social technologies, and of proposing new solutions to collective challenges and improving our institutions and societies.

The Sociology and Social Inequalities MSc offers advanced sociological training with a dedicated focus on understanding and addressing social inequalities. Through a curriculum that combines rigorous methodological training with an interdisciplinary approach, you will explore the roots, mechanisms, and impacts of inequality across individual, community, national, and global contexts. Topics that may be covered include intersections of race, gender, social class, social justice, the climate crisis, AI and new technology, and the paths towards creating a more equitable future. It can be studied on campus or online, giving you the flexibility to engage with the programme from anywhere in the world.

How can sociology engage with the most significant challenges facing societies today and the patterns and dynamics of contemporary social life? Through an introduction to the sociological imagination and sociology as a craft and vocation, you will study core themes of sociology at an advanced level to develop your capacity to think critically and sociologically.

This programme reflects the expertise of our School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies in research methods training. It provides comprehensive training in the whole process of research conceptualisation, design and operationalization. The programme is particularly suitable for those seeking a career as a social science researcher or going on to a PhD, including the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)-funded doctoral study.

The Sociology of Education MA is designed to guide you through the latest theories, concepts and research in the sociology of education, exploring the wider political, social and cultural contexts of policy and practice in education.

This MSc offers in-depth knowledge of sociological analysis, research methods and social science analytics - including high-level training in data, data science, and data mining -, and a range of sequenced topics that include crime, law, and deviance, culture and media, health and well-being, political analysis and social movements, and stratification and social inequality. The combination of high-level training in research methods and robust exposure to core topics in Sociology and the Social Sciences will set graduates up for a wide variety of careers in both the Public and Private sectors.

What is the “right” amount of policing? Can we sustain our healthcare system with a shrinking, ageing population? Under what conditions is it acceptable to enact censorship on social media? How do we encourage the uptake of sustainable behaviour amongst disadvantaged groups in society? These are the types of questions we will tackle in the Master's programme Sociology: Contemporary Social Problems.

Sociologists examine the taken-for-granted “facts” of society, often exposing unsavoury and under-investigated parts of contemporary social life. NTU Sociology provides research training through full-time and part-time M.A. and PhD by research, designed to give you the academic training needed to pursue your interests and produce rigorous social science. 

The Two Year MA aims to present students with a wide range of theories and methods in sociology and social anthropology while examining their interaction and integration in the study of globalization and urban studies. The study of globalization and urban studies is conceived in the department as both a material and a formal object.

The Sociology MSc provides you with the critical skills needed to analyse the defining issues of our time. Through a curriculum that emphasises a plurality of perspectives and rigorous methodological training, you will explore diverse sociological approaches to social change, cultural norms, institutions, and the complexities of the modern world. Topics that may be covered include race and gender dynamics, the climate crisis, wealth and income distribution, mental health and wellbeing, immigration, data-empowered societies and the impact of AI, social inequalities and injustices, and LGBTQ+ rights.

The Sociology and Data Science MSc combines advanced sociological training with rigorous data science skills to equip you with the tools to analyse and interpret complex social data. Through a curriculum that integrates sociological theory with cutting-edge data science techniques, you will explore pressing social issues using computational methods, quantitative analysis, and statistical software.

This programme allows you to extend your core sociological knowledge and understanding. It will also bolster your understanding of the subject if your background is in a related area, but you do not have specialist knowledge of sociology. The key learning goals are to develop your critical use and comprehension of social theory while gaining a grounding in methodologies and techniques of enquiry.

The Department offers an established graduate program leading to the Master of Arts in Sociology. The program is designed to provide all students with a strong foundation in sociological theory and research methodology. The graduate program is designed to allow for a substantial degree of student choice. Students may choose a macro- or micro-based program of study and select from several areas for further specialization or experience. These areas include, but are not restricted to, such concentrations as social research and computer applications; sociology of education; community and clinical sociology; law and society; criminology and deviance; and general sociology. Students are expected to select a major advisor who can best facilitate their specific interests in the program. Finally, students may choose one of the following options to complete their program of graduate study: comprehensive exam, thematic project or thesis. Students with an interest in teaching and administrative applications of the degree are encouraged to complete via examination. Those with research interests or who may wish to pursue advanced graduate study toward a doctoral degree are encouraged to opt for the thesis or thematic project options.