Full time September MA 1 year full-time Award winner
Sociology (33)

About the course

Extend, develop, and deepen your knowledge of key areas of sociological scholarship and enhance your social research methods skills.

Immerse yourself in established and emergent ideas in sociology and delve into debates about the most pressing sociological challenges in the social world.

The MA in Sociology is driven by the research of academics on the course team, with a mix of core and optional modules designed exclusively for masters students. In your core modules, you'll pursue debates in current sociology, engage with advanced social and sociological theory, and explore advanced qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.

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Entry Requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant social science subject (e.g. sociology, social policy, politics, anthropology, international relations or development studies).


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Student Profiles

Laura Towers

"I have really enjoyed the variety on offer within the department and the opportunity to study areas of Sociology that I had never before come across.

Laura Davidson

Graduated in 2021

I studied Sociology at undergraduate level at the University of Sheffield and I absolutely loved it; Sheffield became a home away from home to me.

Scholarships

For more information about this scholarship and how to apply, please visit: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/funding/scholarships

Value of Scholarship(s)

£10,000

Eligibility

To apply for a scholarship you had to meet the following four criteria:

Studying a taught postgraduate course full-time or part-time for a maximum of four years.
Domiciled in the UK or European Union (EU) and not charged international rate fees.
Not already qualified at masters level, or higher.
Must be self funding - courses fully funded by the NHS or the Initial Teacher Training bursary, or courses that are eligible for undergraduate funding such as integrated masters are not eligible.

Application Procedure

For more information about this scholarship and how to apply, please visit: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/funding/scholarships


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