Belfast,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Sociology and Global Inequality in Belfast United Kingdom | Queen's University Belfast
Queen's University Belfast
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Belfast United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
21,500
(c. USD28,793.02)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This Master of Science program centers on one of today's most pressing global concerns: social disparities. Through various research-driven courses, the MSc examines their origins and how they manifest culturally, religiously, and politically. Students will cultivate theoretical knowledge, methodological expertise, and analytical skills to critically assess social inequalities and potential solutions. The program provides an exceptionally comprehensive skillset.
Disparities fuel extremism and populist ideologies while sparking civil unrest and warfare. Yet they also inspire progressive movements advocating for gender equity, racial justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and economic reforms to address widening social divides.
The curriculum leverages insights from distinguished faculty whose groundbreaking research examines inequality across diverse global contexts. In this stimulating academic setting, you'll develop both practical and intellectual capabilities to understand power dynamics and social agency - skills applicable across numerous professional fields.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A 2.1 Honours degree or above or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in one of the social sciences (i.e., Sociology, Social Policy, Anthropology, Criminology, Human Geography, Demography, Gender Studies, Economy, Social History, Education, Politics and International Studies, Social Work).
Applicants with a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University may be considered if they can demonstrate relevant work experience. Applicants who do not hold a 2.2 Honours degree but who possess relevant experience may be given the opportunity to demonstrate achievement at an equivalent level.
Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required.
TOEFL IBT- 90 with minimum marks as follows:
Listening - 17
Reading - 18
Speaking - 20
Writing - 17
Applicants with a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University may be considered if they can demonstrate relevant work experience. Applicants who do not hold a 2.2 Honours degree but who possess relevant experience may be given the opportunity to demonstrate achievement at an equivalent level.
Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required.
TOEFL IBT- 90 with minimum marks as follows:
Listening - 17
Reading - 18
Speaking - 20
Writing - 17
Tuition
GBP
21,500