MA Sociology at Newcastle University

Explore key topics in sociology from identity and citizenship to social transformation, equality and justice. Enhance your grasp of core concepts and develop hands-on research skills. MA Sociology at Newcastle offers in-depth engagement with contemporary debates in sociology, taught by lively and welcoming team of diverse subject specialists.

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), Critical Approaches to Environment and Society, Global Sex Global Race, Inequalities: Issues and Intersections, Perpetual Wars? Crime, Policing and (in)Security, 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; international organisations; journalism; central government/civil service; social and legal research; marketing; education.

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