MA Sociology

Introduction

Gain an in-depth understanding of the latest issues in sociology. Hone your research skills and develop expertise for a career in social policy, public service and more.

Course Options

• 12 months full-time
• 15 months full-time
• 24 months part-time

Key Facts

• STUDY OPTIONS: 12 months full-time
• START DATES: September
• LOCATION: Cambridge
• FEES:
  • £11,100 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
  • £17,500 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Teaching and Assessment

12 months full-time

• Year 1
  • Contemporary Debates in Sociology
  • Postgraduate Research Methods
  • Postgraduate Major Project
  • Optional modules:
    • Global Development: Policy and Practice
    • Communication and Conflict
    • Violence in Context
    • Going Global: Making the Modern World
    • Beyond Borders Intercultural Communication Welfare and Policy
    • Intercultural Consultancy Project

Entry Requirements

• A good honours degree (or equivalent), normally in a related subject. Applicants with professional experience are also encouraged to apply.
• If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Fees and Paying for University

Tuition fees for UK students (2025/26)

• £11,100 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
• ARU graduates may be eligible for an Alumni Scholarship and get a 20% fee discount.

Tuition fees for international students (2025/26)

• £17,500 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Facilities and Showcase

• Hands-on learning
• Outstanding student support
• Take a closer look at our Creative Showcase

Careers

• Our MA Sociology will prepare you for work in many fields, including human resources, social policy, social work, educational development, community development, counselling, local government, the civil service, public services and charities.
• Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could choose to continue your academic career with a research programme at ARU, such as our PhD Sociology. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.

Lecturers

• Mirna Guha, Deputy Head of School
• Liz Bradbury, Director of Studies
• David Skinner, Associate Professor

Outline:

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Modules:

• Contemporary Debates in Sociology
• Postgraduate Research Methods
• Postgraduate Major Project
• Nationalisms, Diasporas and Identities
• Race, Racism and Resistance in Modern Britain since the Eighteenth Century
• Global Development: Policy and Practice
• Communication and Conflict
• Violence in Context
• Going Global: Making the Modern World, 1979-1999

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Schedule:

This MA course takes 12 months to complete full-time or 24 months to complete part-time. Start dates are in September.

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Assessment:

Assessment methods include:

• Essays
• Presentations
• Case studies
• Portfolio work
• Major Project

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Teaching:

Teaching methods include:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Independent study
• Research projects
The program is taught by a team of experienced academics who are experts in their field. They will provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their careers.

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Careers:

Upon completion of the program, students are prepared for work in many fields, including human resources, social policy, social work, educational development, community development, counselling, local government, the civil service, public services and charities.

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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

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Tuition fees for UK students (2023/24)

£10,000 UK students starting 2023/24 (full-time, per year) ARU graduates may be eligible for an Alumni Scholarship and get a 20% fee discount. Fees are payable upfront, in full or in instalments, but there's no need to pay until you've accepted an offer to study with us. Find out more about paying your fees.

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Tuition fees for international students (2023/24)

£15,800 International students starting 2023/24 (full-time, per year) You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter Find out about paying your fees. For postgraduate courses, international ARU graduates are automatically considered for an International Alumni Scholarship, worth £3,000 off first-year fees.

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Tuition fees for UK students (2024/25)

£10,600 UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year) ARU graduates may be eligible for an Alumni Scholarship and get a 20% fee discount. Fees are payable upfront, in full or in instalments, but there's no need to pay until you've accepted an offer to study with us. Find out more about paying your fees.

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Tuition fees for international students (2024/25)

£16,700 International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year) You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter Find out about paying your fees. For postgraduate courses, international ARU graduates are automatically considered for an International Alumni Scholarship, worth £3,000 off first-year fees.

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Overview:

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a global university with students from 185 countries. It is known for its innovative and entrepreneurial approach to education and research. ARU has been recognized as the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023 and has received a Gold award for the quality of its education in the Teaching Excellence Framework.

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Services Offered:

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Ambition:

ARU is academically ambitious for its students and strives to provide high-quality education.

Excellence:

ARU is ranked in the top 15% of universities in the UK for graduate employment and has been recognized for its excellence in education, social work, and sports science.

Collaboration:

ARU fosters collaboration between students, businesses, and partners, and its courses are recognized by industry and professionally accredited.

Impact:

ARU conducts impactful research that addresses pressing issues and makes a difference in the community.

Enterprise:

ARU encourages entrepreneurship and provides mentorship, support, and start-up funding through the Anglia Ruskin Enterprise Academy.

Enthusiasm:

ARU's can-do attitude and infectious enthusiasm set it apart from other universities.

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