Department of Sociology

This course prepares students for doctoral work in Sociology and provides a stand-alone training for careers in social research. It is a 12-month taught course with four main components:

1. Sociological Analysis, assessed by a 3-hour examination at the end of Trinity Term (25% of final mark)
2. Methods of Social Research, assessed by a mixture of formal examination and coursework (25% of final mark)
   • Statistical Methods
   • Qualitative Methods
   • Research Design
3. One optional paper, generally assessed by a 3-hour examination at the end of Trinity Term (25% of final mark)
4. A thesis of not more than 10,000 words, equivalent to an article in an academic journal, which is submitted around the end of August (25% of final mark)
   • thesis topics
     

Programme Specification

(Note: the Examination Regulations, known as the 'Grey Book', are the ultimate authority on all questions relating to courses.)

The Department received a very positive report on its MSc programme from the external examiner. To access the 2010 / 2011 report, click here