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MSc Global Sociology: Challenges, Interventions and Action

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 Year Full-time

Masters Degree Description

Explore global social issues and discover fundamental concepts in global sociology and how these relate to contemporary social problems.

On this master’s course you’ll learn: 

  • a range of sociological theories and concepts
  • conceptual and theoretical debates in sociology
  • the impact of global social inequalities in different locations
  • an understanding of current global social challenges and potential responses
  • the ability to design and conduct independent research

Entry Requirements

You’ll need a 2:1 degree in a social sciences subject, such as:

  • sociology
  • social policy
  • social administration
  • criminology

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Fees

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Student Destinations

This degree will allow you to develop and evidence subject-specific and targeted employability skills. This includes the required skill set for a range of future careers, further study, or starting your own business.

The skills you can expect to focus on and gain from this course include:

  • Research
  • Critical thinking
  • Self-management
  • Confidence
  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Networking
  • EDI leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Problem solving
  • Resilience

Module Details

You must study the following modules :

Designing Research: Epistemology and Methodology in Practice

Dissertation

Global Sociology

Qualitative Methods

Social Challenges: Local and Global Action

You must also choose from the following modules :

AI in Justice Systems: Theory and Research

Ageing, Health and Well-being

Applied Statistical Modelling

Comparative Public Administration

Critical Issues in Global Health: Concepts and Case Studies

Cyber Crime, Insecurity and the Dark Web (Cyber Security)

Demographic Change, Ageing & Globalisation

Global Terrorism and Political Violence

International Criminal Justice: Criminological and Psychological Perspectives

International Organised Crime

International Social Policy

Perspectives in Gerontology

Understanding Population Change

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