MA Sociology

at Bangor University

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)

A first degree at  2.ii standard or higher (or equivalent) in Sociology or a related subject is required. Related subjects may include, but are not limited to, Social Policy, Sociolinguistics, Political Science, Social Anthropology. Applications from candidates with professional qualifications and/or appropriate experience will also be considered on an individual basis.

International students whose first language is not English: An IELTS score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5).

Tuition Fee Per Year

£ 16,250

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.