Universities United Kingdom Bangor University Courses MA Sociology

MA Sociology
at Bangor University

Bangor, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 19,000
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

This degree is intended for students with a general interest in sociology who wish to update, extend and deepen their knowledge and understand current developments in the field.

The programme aims to provide students with opportunities to expand their knowledge of the discipline by engaging with contemporary research and by undertaking historical and comparative study.

Course Content
Program structure

Semester 1
- SXU-4004: Research Strategy and Design (20)
Semester 2
- SXU-4005: Research Process and Meaning (20)
- SXU-4016: Dissertation (60) or
  SCU-4016: Traethawd Hir (60)
Optional Modules

40 to 80 credits from:
- HPS-4002: Antisemitism & the Holocaust (20) (Semester 1)
- SXP-4015: Tackling Inequality & Injustic (20) (Semester 2)
- SXS-4064: Nationalism and Minorities (20) (Semester 1)
0 to 40 credits from:
- SXY-4010: Transnational Crime (20) (Semester 2)
- HPS-4014: Youth,Crme,Vulerab&Abuse (20) (Semester 1)
- SXY-4015: Key Issues in Criminology (20) (Semester 1)
- SXY-4020: Comparative & Intl Crim Just (20) (Semester 2)
- SXP-4037: Health Policies (20) (Semester 1)
- SXP-4040: Key Issues in Social Policy (20) (Semester 2)
Entry Requirement
Minimum 2:2/2nd Division/50-55%/6.0 GPA.
Students with a study gap of 3 years or more will be required to provide two letters of recommendation (i.e. One Academic Reference and one employer reference).

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£19000 per year

Career Prospect

Career opportunity

Graduates will find employment in a range of sectors valuing critical theoretical, analytical and methods skills. Further studies form another avenue, including PhD and subsequent jobs in teaching and research. An MA in Sociology can lead to working in politics and the media, or for business and social enterprises.

Cost Of Studying At Bangor University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MA Sociology at Bangor University