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University of Southampton: Sociology and Social Policy

Institution University of Southampton View institution profile
Department Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology
Web www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate
Email AdmissionsPGT.SS@soton.ac.uk
Telephone 023 8059 4732
Study type Taught

Summary

On this master’s in Sociology and Social Policy, you’ll take a research-first approach, with a thorough methods education, to understand the social theories on which sociology and social policy are based.

You’ll join a community of academics at the forefront of research in Social Sciences.

  • Our Social Work and Social Policy research is ranked 5th nationally for impact (Latest, Research Excellence Framework, 2021)

We are strongly committed to providing the very best learning experience for all our students in a friendly, stimulating and research-led environment. You’ll be supported to gain the tools you need to critically examine sociological concepts, such as interest, modernity, inequality, globalisation, class, and gender.

You can choose from three pathways, allowing you to fit your studies to your interests or career plans:

  • Substantive pathway - Focussing on fundamental concepts of sociology and social policy and on how these relate to contemporary policy issues.

  • International Social Policy - Focussing on understanding global social inequality and policy responses with a grounding in governance.

  • Research methods pathway - Students who wish to obtain thorough quantitative and qualitative methods training should enrol in the Research methods pathway.

We keep a global perspective; using social theory and concepts to understand societies around the globe, comparing richer and poorer regions. On this UK master’s course, you’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of: - the main themes and debates in sociology and how to use them to analyse social issues

  • the main issues in the philosophy of social science

  • conceptual debates in social policy

  • qualitative and quantitative research methods, and data analysis techniques

  • designing and conducting independent research in sociology or social policy

You’ll join a close-knit and diverse learning community, we offer an exceptional academic experience, with small-group teaching that allows you to explore topics in depth and plenty of support to ensure you achieve your potential.

You’ll graduate well placed to pursue careers in social research, public administration, or public policy in the public, private or voluntary sector. You will have also taken the first step towards a PhD in sociology and/or social policy.

Master of Science - MSc (PG)

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Study your postgraduate degree at the University of Southampton, a Russell Group university ranked in the top 17 in the UK* and 80th among global universities**.

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