Sociology and Social Justice MA

University of Staffordshire

On this course, you will take your sociological understanding of social inequalities and injustices to the next level and debate the most important sociological problems in the world today. You will also further enhance your professional development and employability skills, which can be a route to career progression. The MA in Sociology and Social Justice focusses on enabling learners to attain an advanced insight into contemporary social issues and inequalities. You will situate these problems within a broader historical, social, cultural, economic, and political context to learn how our lives are shaped by broader sociological forces. Whilst the course focusses on understanding the social world, it is also concerned with how to change it for the better. Therefore, this course will give you insights and skills to tackle inequalities and injustices and to make a positive impact upon society. Through a range of innovative and often research-led teaching approaches, you will learn about a range of issues including classical sociological debates, advanced and critical sociological theories, current sociological ‘live debates’ as well as training in research methods to equip you with the skills required to undertake an independent research project at master’s level. Employability is also embedded in the course to further enhance your skills and professional development, which is important for career progression.You will study four compulsory modules, as well as an independent research project on a sociological topic of your choosing. You will learn about classical sociological debates, as well as applying advanced sociological theories to the most current and pressing issues. This includes the Covid-19 pandemic, de-globalisation, the rise of nationalism, terrorism, global warming, poverty, crime, and consumerism. You will be taught by active sociological and criminological academic researchers and will be encouraged to study topics of personal and professional interest through your dissertation.CareersOn completion of the Sociology and Social Justice MA, you’ll be equipped to work in a wide range of roles with a central purpose to make a positive impact upon society. You may undergo further training in some professions. The types of roles include:Social work, Welfare work, Probation service, Teaching, Journalism, Local and national government, Charity/ voluntary sector