Overview

Gain the tools you need to not only understand society, but to create solutions to problems and drive positive change. Our Sociology MA course gives you the choice to explore the areas you are passionate about, whether that's the worlds of work, health, politics or family, you have the freedom to sharpen your focus and gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to effect change in the places you want to see it.

The course focus is empirical, analytical and comparative in nature, drawing on research into European, Asian and North American societies. You'll gain a thorough grounding in sociological research on modern societies and contemporary culture, alongside contemporary social theory. Our academics are not only leading teachers who will help you produce your best work and bring you up to date with contemporary sociology theories and development - they are also the very people breaking new ground in the field. With Sociology at Kent ranked 3rd in the UK Times Higher Education Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, you can be assured of outstanding teaching delivered by researchers and change-makers who are leaders in the field.

Reasons to study Sociology at Kent

• Tailor your studies with our wide range of modules (Check out some of the modules here)
• Get a global perspective from world-leading experts in the social sciences
• Gain the transferable skills you need to succeed in your chosen career path
• Join Kent’s large and thriving postgraduate community through help with postgraduate funding
• Savour the intellectually stimulating seminars offered across the School
• Academic Adviser and in-house student support team available
• First-class facilities at our Canterbury campus, close to London
• Graduate at the historic Canterbury Cathedral

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