MA Sociology

The Sociology MA by Research, offered by the University of Kent, is a post-graduate course which aims to develop students’ essential research techniques and methodologies applicable to sociology. Alongside enhancing skills like critical thinking and argumentation, the course puts a high emphasis on conducting research in a practical environment.Course Content: The course contains a combination of compulsory and optional modules. Compulsory modules include "Sociology Dissertation", which involves the production of a substantive piece of research. Optional modules, on the other hand, offer a range of sociological theories and methods for students to choose from. The course is designed to involve up-to-date study materials and approaches to encourage independent learning and personal growth.Key Modules: Core modules include "Foundations of Sociological Analysis", which revisits the classical and contemporary theory of the discipline. Students will also have opportunities to explore computer-assisted qualitative data analysis, visual sociology, and sociological theory Future Careers: Graduates of the MA Sociology by Research have a wide range of career paths open to them such as governmental and non-governmental organisations, marketing, advertising, social research, teaching and further academic research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.