Course Overview
The MA Sociology at University of York is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Supervision can be drawn from the Department's expanding range of expertise in: Criminology; conversation analysis; social media; sociology of health and the body; science and technology studies; gender; anomalous experience; culture and consumption. Although this is not a taught course students do have the option of taking modules and research methods training where appropriate, although this is not compulsory. You can also apply for this course as a distance learning variant. International tuition fees are £25,350 per year, home/UK fees are £5,181 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6.5 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,350
per year
Home Student Fee
£5,181
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
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