Sociology - MA

at University of Kent

Modules
The following modules are indicative of those offered on this programme. This list is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.  Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules. You may also have the option to take modules from other programmes so that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas that interest you.

Compulsory modules currently include

• SOCI8670 - Foundations of Sociology (20 credits)
• SOCI8830 - Contemporary Social Theory (20 credits)
• SOCI9981 - Preparing Your Dissertation (5 credits)

Optional modules may include

• SOCI8130 - Health, Medicine and Society (20 credits)
• SOCI8170 - Qualitative Research (20 credits)
• SOCI8190 - Quantitative Data Analysis (20 credits)
• SOCI8220 - Social & Political Movements (20 credits)
• SOCI8230 - Political Economy of Development (20 credits)
• SOCI8240 - Sociology of Violence (20 credits)
• SOCI8320 - Critical Social Research: Truth, Ethics and Power (20 credits)
• SOCI8330 - Design of Social research (20 credits)
• SOCI8750 - Drug Policy Debates (20 credits)
• SOCI8860 - Worlds of Work (20 credits)
• SOCI9380 - Technology, Society and Policy (20 credits)
• Compulsory modules currently include
• SOCI9980 - Dissertation (60 credits)
• WSHOPWRIT - Write,Right (0 credits)

A good honours degree in sociology or a related social science discipline, or substantial experience in social or political research or a relevant profession.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. 

International students
Please see our International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information. Due to visa restrictions, students who require a student visa to study cannot study part-time unless undertaking a distance or blended-learning programme with no on-campus provision.

English language entry requirements
For detailed information see our English language requirements web pages. 

Please note that if you are required to meet an English language condition, we offer a number of pre-sessional courses in English for Academic Purposes through Kent International Pathways.

Home full-time
£9300

EU full-time
£13000

International full-time
£17400

Home part-time
£4650

EU part-time
£6500

International part-time
£8700

Building on Kent’s success as the region’s leading institution for student employability, we place considerable emphasis on you gaining specialist knowledge in your chosen subject alongside core transferable skills. We ensure that you develop the skills and competences that employers are looking for including: research and analysis; policy development and interpretation; independent thought; writing and presentation as well as time management and leadership skills. You also become fully involved in the professional research culture of the School. A postgraduate degree in the area of sociology is a particularly flexible and valuable qualification that can lead to many exciting opportunities and professions.

Our graduates go on to work for a range of organisations across the public, private and third sectors, and typically pursue careers which involve specialist research and data analysis skills. Recent graduates have worked for Government, NGOs, charities and think tanks as well as global media organisations.