MA Sociology

The MA Sociology postgraduate degree at the University of Essex delves into research methods, theory and sociology to provide a deep understanding of society’s complexity. Through this course, students can work with a variety of disciplines to help shape society. This course exposes students to different theoretical perspectives, research methodologies, and substantive themes in sociology, encouraging an understanding of how these can be used to analyze a variety of contemporary societal issues.Course Content: The MA Sociology programme is taught over the course of one year full-time and two years part-time. It comprises of a mix of compulsory and optional modules, and culminates with a final project or dissertation. The course content includes developing your own area of interest in sociological analysis, devising research strategies both qualitative and quantitative, recognising the importance of theory and its relation to empirical study, and adopting a cross-disciplinary perspective wherever it is fruitful to do so. Key Modules: The key modules covered in this course include Theory and Sociology, Research Strategies, Qualitative Research Methods, and Quantitative Research Methods. Students can also choose from a wide range of optional modules that cover various aspects of sociology.Future Careers: Graduates from this programme could find rewarding careers in a variety of fields such as academia, consultancy, public sector, and other sectors which require strong knowledge of society and social phenomena. It also prepares students who wish to continue their studies onto a PhD.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.