MA Sociology

The Sociology MA course offered at the University of Birmingham is designed to enable students to engage critically with current debates in sociological theory and contemporary sociological issues. This flexible course gives students the opportunity to broaden and deepen their knowledge in the field, refine their skills in qualitative and quantitative research, and engage with various sociological methods.Course Content: The course provides an in-depth understanding of classical and contemporary social theory, along with a range of research methods. It encompasses a wide range of topics including culture, society, and politics. This course adopts a range of learning and teaching methods such as workshops, traditional lectures, and seminars. Key Modules: This course includes the following core and optional modules: Classical Social Theory, Contemporary Social Theory, Researching Society and Culture, Qualitative Research Methods, Quantitative Research Methods, Postgraduate Dissertation, Sociological Research and Consultancy, Sociology of Culture and Communication, Cities and Social Change, Sociology of New Technology. Additionally, students can select electives based on their preferences and research interests.Future Careers: The MA Sociology will serve as an excellent foundation for students who wish to pursue a research degree in Sociology. As per the university data, graduates of the School of Social Policy have gone on to pursue diverse and rewarding careers in local and national government, the charitable sector, health and social services, housing, and education.'For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.'