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MA Sociology and Social Research at Newcastle University

Newcastle University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Develop the skills and knowledge needed to carry out advanced research in sociology and the broader social sciences. Engage in advanced training in research skills, methods, and theories. Develop the techniques to conduct advanced research in Sociology and the social sciences.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Geography Politics and Sociology  |  Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include: Engaging with Research (G), Quantitative Analysis, Inequalities: Issues and Intersections, Dissertation.

Career pathways

You'll deepen your understanding of the social world and enrich your methodological skills. Our programme prepares you for a wide range of careers across the public, private and third sector. Graduate roles and employers include: voluntary and community sector; local government/public administration; international organisations; journalism; central government/civil service; social and legal research; marketing; education.

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Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a sociology/policy discipline such as: criminology organisational studies cultural studies; media studies film studies human geography English language: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,700 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 26,800 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years

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