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UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Rural
Founded: 1965
Total Students: 25,000 +
Main Campus Address
Canterbury CT2 7NB, United Kingdom
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.
Master's Degree
21 Days
Full-Time
12 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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sep 2024 | Closed | |
sep 2025 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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Careers
Building on Kent’s success as the region’s leading institution for student employability, we place considerable emphasis on you gaining specialist knowledge in your chosen subject alongside core transferable skills. We ensure that you develop the skills and competences that employers are looking for including: research and analysis; policy development and interpretation; independent thought; writing and presentation as well as time management and leadership skills. You also become fully involved in the professional research culture of the School. A postgraduate degree in the area of sociology is a particularly flexible and valuable qualification that can lead to many exciting opportunities and professions.
Our graduates go on to work for a range of organisations across the public, private and third sectors, and typically pursue careers which involve specialist research and data analysis skills. Recent graduates have worked for Government, NGOs, charities and think tanks as well as global media organisations.
There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.
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