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Sociology, Social Policy and Crime

MA


Full-time

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Overview

This new full-time programme gives you the social policy insight and leadership skills required for senior roles in sectors such as:

  • Government
  • NGO / third sector
  • Criminal justice system

The programme provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of social sciences, equipping you with a deep understanding of social, criminological and cultural factors at work in contemporary societies in the UK and abroad. Modules address topics including:

  • crime and identity
  • asylum-seekers
  • human rights
  • social exclusion
  • social policy research methods

The inclusion of an elective module enables you to choose any module from the University's postgraduate portfolio, allowing you to tailor the programme according to your personal intellectual interest and/or career aspirations.

The MA in Sociology, Social Policy and Crime is taught by experienced staff with strong research records in sociology, social policy and vocational and professional subjects such as education and social work.

Rankings

The University of Bradford is ranked 301-400 in the world for Social Sciences in the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Entry requirements

A first degree award of 2:2 or above in one of the following: Sociology, Social Policy, Criminology, History, Law, Psychology or Political Studies.

Other degrees in related or non-related subject areas will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

English language requirements

IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent.

If you do not meet the IELTS requirement, you can take a University of Bradford pre-sessional English course. See the Language Centre for more details »

What you will study

All module information is for 2019 entry, and is subject to change.

Core

Contemporary Sociology and Crime (SAC7002-B)

Conceptual and Legal Approaches to Mental Health (SAC7009-B)

Minorities and Refugees (SAC7004-B)

Gendered Transitions (SAC7005-B)

Researching The Social World (SAC7006-B)

Dissertation in Sociology, Social Policy and Crime (SAC7007-E)

Elective

Learning and assessment

Face-to-face lectures and small-group seminar work are complimented by off-campus visits to relevant organisations.

Academic work is assessed through a variety of methods, including essays, exams, presentations, and a dissertation.

Official programme specification

Fees, finance and scholarships

Tuition fee 2019

Home/EU: £6,680 per year

International: £15,650 per year

Additional costs

There may be additional costs that you may incur as a student. Though these are not essential to your programme of study you need to be aware of them as a student of the University. A list of the sort of costs you might expect can be found on our fees and finance section.

Financial support

See our fees and financial support section.

Scholarships

Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship. For full details, visit our scholarships section.

Career support

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.

Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of our programmes there is direct input by Career Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.

Career prospects

General transferable skills, designed to enhance employability, are embedded in the curriculum - particularly within the Research Methods and Dissertation modules. These modules also provide opportunities to discuss progression onto PhD level study, and how best to prepare for applying for PhD opportunities.

Upon graduation you will have developed expertise in topical and important areas of social policy.

Your grasp of these real world issues (alongside your communication and transferable skills, and the self-confidence these inspire) will open doors to a range of opportunities with employers such as local government, NGOs, local and national charities, the private sector and the criminal justice sector.

Study support

You will be assigned a Personal Academic Tutor, who has regular and weekly drop-in slots available for you to discuss any issues related to programme content or study issues.

Appointments outside of these hours can also be arranged. You will also be assigned a personal tutor to supervise your dissertation.

Research

Staff expertise in Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology ensures that programme content and delivery is research-led, contemporary and robustly informed.

We have an experienced, highly-qualified and strongly research-active teaching team. The programme will be taught by existing experienced staff with strong research records, who have published widely in sociology, social policy, criminal justice and vocational and professional subjects such as education and social work.

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This is the current course information. Modules and course details may change, subject to the University's programme approval, monitoring and review procedures. The University reserves the right to alter or withdraw courses, services and facilities as described on our website without notice and to amend Ordinances, Regulations, fees and charges at any time. Students should enquire as to the up-to-date position when applying for their course of study.