Overview

The key learning goals of the Sociology programme from University of Bristol gives are to develop critical use and comprehension of social theory, gain a grounding in methodologies and techniques of enquiry, and focus on distinctive, substantive sociological topics, such as ethnicity, multiculturalism, gender, sexuality, religion and culture.

The dissertation gives you the opportunity to pursue a sociological project of your choice in greater depth, while still providing close academic supervision.

Careers

Bristol graduates are in high demand and have an excellent record of employment following graduation. Students of our MSc programmes go on to pursue varied and interesting careers.

Many sectors - such as the civil service, NGO and charity work - require an MSc and some volunteer/internship experience. Graduates from our programmes have gone on to work for Refugee UK, Shelter, Barnardos, Amnesty International, government departments and the European Parliament, among others.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Dissertation

Sociological Theory and the Concept of Culture

Philosophy and Research Design in the Social Sciences

Contemporary Identities and Inequalities

Gender, Family and Migration
Understanding Social Movements

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-09 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-07-24 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work Anthropology Sociology View 413 other Masters in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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67

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

An upper second-class honours degree or international equivalent in any discipline.
For applicants who are currently completing a degree, we understand that their final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades they achieve during their studies.

We will consider applicants whose interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements. We may make these applicants an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so the applicant would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of their degree.

We will consider applicants whose grades are slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements, if they have at least one of the following:

evidence of significant, relevant work experience (minimum 6 months)
a relevant postgraduate qualification.

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Tuition Fee

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International

27400 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27400 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

12900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12900 GBP per year during 12 months.

UK: part-time (two years)

£6,450 per year

Living costs for Bristol

750 - 1260 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Bristol

Funding

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