This programme is designed to equip students from different academic and professional backgrounds with an awareness and understanding of the theoretical traditions and concepts that shape sociology as a discipline. Throughout the programme you will have the opportunity to explore key topics in contemporary sociology, including identity, social transformations, gender and patterns of inequality. Covering modules in the discipline of sociology, training in research methods, and undertaking your own research to inform and shape your work, this programme will provide you with:

knowledge in key areas in sociology including identity, citizenship, social transformation, social inequalities, sexuality, health and others

an understanding of the variety of philosophical principles and epistemological frameworks that underpin approaches to social inquiry

an understanding of the way social divisions are generated as structures of power and patterns of inequality, and how these are reproduced and transformed over time

the skills needed for a career in the public or private sector, or to undertake further academic training

As a postgraduate student, you will have the opportunity to lead and deliver special events and workshops, as well as seminar series, reading groups and the annual MA conference at Newcastle University. You will also undertake your own research to inform and shape your 15,000 word dissertation project and you will benefit from the connections that the programme has with policy-makers, professionals and practitioners working within international, national and regional contexts. 

In terms of facilities, the School provides:

a dedicated postgraduate computer room 

a postgraduate common room

postgraduate study rooms

access to telephone, fax and photocopying facilities