Study Details: MA 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Discover how societies and cultures across the world are becoming increasingly connected.
On this course, you'll learn how people are shaped by their nationality, gender and ethnicity and explore the global effects of culture transformation.
You'll look into how social media impacts society on a global scale, and what this means for people's lives and identities.
You'll also develop advanced research skills to help you design studies, interpret findings and critically evaluate data.
2:2 or equivalent in a relevant social sciences or humanities discipline.
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This broad-based masters in sociology degree is an ideal grounding for postgraduate students looking to go on to further study such as PhD or for a career in an international organisation, government organisations or the third sector. The communication and cultural knowledge developed will be highly valued by any organisation with international interests.
Career opportunities:
Core modules:
Understanding Global Society
Social Media, Data and Society
Option modules:
You will also study four option modules, two in Semester 1 and two in Semester 2. Examples can be found below. Some option module combinations may not be possible. The options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course.
Understanding Social Media
Introduction to Qualitative Methods and Data Analysis
Introduction to Quantitative Methods & Data Analysis
Crime and Inequalities
AI in Society
Race and Injustice
The Global Transformation of Health
Researching Digital Life
Law and Social Control
New Security Challenges
Ways of (Feminist) Knowing
Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.
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