MA Sociology and Criminology

The MA Sociology and Criminology course offered by the University of Essex equips students with an advanced understanding of contemporary debates and issues in sociology and criminology. Covering both theory and practice, this course develops important skills in sociological and criminological research, while fostering analytic and interpretative abilities.Course Content: The program particularly focuses on the study of crime, social order, law, and various forms of punishment. Alongside this, the course delves into contemporary social issues, the roots of social suffering, and the challenges posed by various forms of social inequality. Key Modules: This program comes with compulsory modules such as 'Sociological Research Design', 'Contemporary Theoretical Synthesis', and 'MA Dissertation'. Apart from these, other optional modules include areas such as 'Sociology of Human Rights', 'Gender, Sex and Violence', 'Introduction to Quantitative Analysis', 'Contemporary Cultural Sociology', among others.Future Careers: Graduates of this program can find opportunities in a broad range of diverse sectors. Some of the roles one can pursue are policy development and analysis, research, public administration, aged and disability care, cultural analysis, project management, and education. Graduates may also progress in research roles or undertake PhD studies. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.