Extend, develop, and deepen your knowledge of key areas of sociological scholarship and enhance your social research methods skills.<br>Immerse yourself in established and emergent ideas in sociology and delve into debates about the most pressing sociological challenges in the social world.<br><br>The MA in Sociology is driven by the research of academics on the course team, with a mix of core and optional modules designed exclusively for masters students. In your core modules, you'll pursue debates in current sociology, engage with advanced social and sociological theory, and explore advanced qualitative andor quantitative research methods.<br><br>You'll also study areas of sociological research that interest you through a range of optional modules. These are likely to include: the sociologies of digital worlds; intimacies and everyday life; genders and sexualities; and refugees and asylum seekers.<br><br>Your career<br>85.7% of our graduates are in work or further study fifteen months after graduating (202021 Graduate Outcomes Survey).<br><br>Completing this programme will set you apart from the rest as you embark on your career journey. Your employability is a priority for us. This is why you can add valuable skills to your CV throughout the course, by taking advantage of the faculty employability hub and access support and opportunities.<br>Alumni from the department have gone on to work in various organisations and sectors such as Deloitte, Sodexo, Government and Non Government Organisations.<br>Progressing to study for a PhD within the department, is also a popular route that many of our students choose to take following completion of their MA.