MA Sociology in London United Kingdom | Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London | London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 18,030
(c. USD24,030.02)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Sociology explores the dynamics of social relationships and power structures at both local and global scales, examining contemporary issues as well as historical patterns. This innovative MA program in Sociology equips students with theoretical frameworks and practical methodologies to analyze today's pressing political, social, and environmental challenges - while fostering creative visions for transformative change.

The curriculum engages with both classical and cutting-edge sociological perspectives to investigate:

economic systems and multidimensional inequalities
climate change causes and consequences
healthcare systems and disability studies
human rights advocacy and collective action.

Start Dates: October 2024 or January 2025
Program Length: 12 months


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A secondclass honours degree 2.2 or above We will consider applicants without a first degree where you have substantial professional or communitybased 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 masterslevel course

Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications andor 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

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic Test score of 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in each of the subtests
TOEFL IBT - Standard requirement - 79 (reading - 18, writing - 23, listening - 19, speaking - 19)

Tuition GBP 18,030

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