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Sociology and Research Methods at University of Glasgow - UCAS

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Course summary

This programme provides extensive training in social research methods and is recognised as postgraduate research training by the Economic & Social Research Council. WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • You will develop your knowledge of sociology, including a critical understanding of social theory and a knowledge of empirical research studies.
  • The programme provides an advanced education in sociology, but can also serve as preparation for further sociological research in a PhD, to which many of our students successfully progress.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take five core courses and one optional course, and complete a dissertation. Core Courses APPLIED QUALITATIVE METHODS CURRENT ISSUES IN SOCIAL THEORY QUALITATIVE METHODS QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS RESEARCH DESIGN Optional Courses may include: A PUBLIC SOCIAL SCIENCE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE. CLASS AND STRATIFICIATION GENDER RELATIONS (CONTEMPORARY CRITICAL APPROACHES) IMPROVING HEALTH AND SOCIETY: PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL THEORY FOR RESEARCHERS IMPROVING HEALTH AND SOCIETY: PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION SEXUALITIES AND SOCIETY


How to apply

International applicants

International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'. Classes start September 2021 and you may be expected to attend induction sessions the week before.

Entry requirements

2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent in a relevant social science or humanities subject.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

All fees are published on the University of Glasgow website. https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/

Sponsorship information

Sponsorship and funding information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'scholarships'.

Sociology and Research Methods at University of Glasgow - UCAS