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MA in Sociology by Research

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Full time | University of York | 1 year | 16-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Sociology Social Research

Course type

Research

Course Summary

The Department of Sociology is the ideal place for those who wish to undertake their own sociological research. We are ranked 1st in the UK for research quality by the Times Higher Education's ranking of the Research Excellence Framework 2014.

Introduction

In addition to the Department's taught course route, it is also possible for students to undertake their MA in Sociology by Research Dissertation. Students taking this route would be expected to undertake a rigorous piece of independent research working closely with their supervisor (meeting at least twice per term).

Departmental areas of expertise

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.

The thesis

The 25,000-word thesis must be completed within a 12-month period (Full time) and demonstrate good evidence of the candidate's ability to critically investigate a specific field of study, using solid and appropriate research methodology, written to a high standard of presentation.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,806

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£22,200

Entry requirements

This is particularly appropriate for students with a focused interest in a particular area of sociology, who have already developed a firm basis for their chosen research topic. Those who have, or are soon to complete, a degree in Sociology or a similar discipline, or whose degree major contained a significant proportion of Sociology units, are eligible to apply.