Sociology and Social Justice

Do you want to make a positive impact on society? On this course you’ll understand a range of contemporary social problems and inequalities. This qualification can be a route to career progression or further academic research.

You’ll examine how socio-cultural, political and historical conditions, relations with others and material circumstances shape our careers, family life, gender and/or sexuality and later life choices.You may already be working within the community, voluntary or public sectors: tackling poverty, health education or social research.

The Sociology and Social Justice MA will give you the insight and skills to tackle injustices and make an impact in society. We have connections with a range of local organisations, providing dissertation opportunities. You’ll be encouraged to focus on your specific area of interest or work. Our robust training in research methods will support those wanting to pursue further doctoral research.

You’ll examine how socio-cultural, political and historical conditions, relations with others and material circumstances shape our careers, family life, gender and/or sexuality and later life choices.You may already be working within the community, voluntary or public sectors: tackling poverty, health education or social research.

The Sociology and Social Justice MA will give you the insight and skills to tackle injustices and make an impact in society. We have connections with a range of local organisations, providing dissertation opportunities. You’ll be encouraged to focus on your specific area of interest or work. Our robust training in research methods will support those wanting to pursue further doctoral research.

You’ll examine how socio-cultural, political and historical conditions, relations with others and material circumstances shape our careers, family life, gender and/or sexuality and later life choices.You may already be working within the community, voluntary or public sectors: tackling poverty, health education or social research.

The Sociology and Social Justice MA will give you the insight and skills to tackle injustices and make an impact in society. We have connections with a range of local organisations, providing dissertation opportunities. You’ll be encouraged to focus on your specific area of interest or work. Our robust training in research methods will support those wanting to pursue further doctoral research.

You’ll examine how socio-cultural, political and historical conditions, relations with others and material circumstances shape our careers, family life, gender and/or sexuality and later life choices.You may already be working within the community, voluntary or public sectors: tackling poverty, health education or social research.

The Sociology and Social Justice MA will give you the insight and skills to tackle injustices and make an impact in society. We have connections with a range of local organisations, providing dissertation opportunities. You’ll be encouraged to focus on your specific area of interest or work. Our robust training in research methods will support those wanting to pursue further doctoral research.

You’ll receive hands-on training in research methods and how to use software to analyse data.

Through popular culture, you’ll explore how gender and sexuality affect everyday lives. ‘Stories from the Later Life’ explores the transitions and ‘age’ related phases as people move through their life-courses in Britain and how these are influenced by socio-cultural and historical climates.

You’ll be introduced to theoretical and conceptual models to appreciate the ways in which prejudicial attitudes, power and discrimination can impact people’s everyday lives and how effectively society is tackling and responding to these issues.

Alongside active sociological and criminological researchers, you will be encouraged to study topics of personal and professional interest through the dissertation.

You’ll receive hands-on training in research methods and how to use software to analyse data.

Through popular culture, you’ll explore how gender and sexuality affect everyday lives. ‘Stories from the Later Life’ explores the transitions and ‘age’ related phases as people move through their life-courses in Britain and how these are influenced by socio-cultural and historical climates.

You’ll be introduced to theoretical and conceptual models to appreciate the ways in which prejudicial attitudes, power and discrimination can impact people’s everyday lives and how effectively society is tackling and responding to these issues.

Alongside active sociological and criminological researchers, you will be encouraged to study topics of personal and professional interest through the dissertation.

You’ll receive hands-on training in research methods and how to use software to analyse data.

Through popular culture, you’ll explore how gender and sexuality affect everyday lives. ‘Stories from the Later Life’ explores the transitions and ‘age’ related phases as people move through their life-courses in Britain and how these are influenced by socio-cultural and historical climates.

You’ll be introduced to theoretical and conceptual models to appreciate the ways in which prejudicial attitudes, power and discrimination can impact people’s everyday lives and how effectively society is tackling and responding to these issues.

Alongside active sociological and criminological researchers, you will be encouraged to study topics of personal and professional interest through the dissertation.

You’ll receive hands-on training in research methods and how to use software to analyse data.

Through popular culture, you’ll explore how gender and sexuality affect everyday lives. ‘Stories from the Later Life’ explores the transitions and ‘age’ related phases as people move through their life-courses in Britain and how these are influenced by socio-cultural and historical climates.

You’ll be introduced to theoretical and conceptual models to appreciate the ways in which prejudicial attitudes, power and discrimination can impact people’s everyday lives and how effectively society is tackling and responding to these issues.

Alongside active sociological and criminological researchers, you will be encouraged to study topics of personal and professional interest through the dissertation.