Sociology (MA)

Birkbeck, University of London Department of Psychosocial Studies

Full time & Part time October, January MA 1 year full time or 2 years part time

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Communication & Media Studies Sociology Communication & Media Studies Gender Studies Political Sociology Social Theory Sociology London United Kingdom On Campus

About the course

How can we make sense of the turbulent post-pandemic world and its possible futures? Sociology examines social relations and structures of power in their local and global manifestations, in the present moment and across time. It also helps us to envision alternative futures. This distinctive new MA Sociology offers you the theoretical and practical tools for understanding the political, social and ecological crises with which we are currently confronted - and for imagining how the world might be different.

You will engage with both foundational and emerging sociological approaches to understanding:

Entry Requirements

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above. We will consider applicants without a first degree where you have substantial professional or community-based experience (for example, in teaching, social work, or youth work) and can demonstrate through interview and a written assignment that you have the required academic abilities to complete a master's-level course.

Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience, or a lively interest in the subject area, will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

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