Overview

Focus on research specialisms encompassing sociology, social policy, politics, criminology, education studies, urban studies, youth studies and cultural studies. In the Social Science degree delivered by the Sheffield Hallam University you can study a range of research methodologies including interview-based narrative and biographical research, case studies, media analysis and statistical analysis of large data sets. Critique current developments, then design and conduct your own original research.

Key facts

Learn social research methods and the supporting theories and philosophies.

Develop areas of specialist interests and integrate these into your methodological training.

Benefit from discussing research issues with students from other postgraduate and doctoral courses.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophies Of Research: Classical Social Theory

Philosophies Of Research: Contemporary Social Theory

Methodology: Positivist Tradition

Methodology: Social Constructionism

Qualitative Research

Survey Method: Design And Application

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Applicants from the UK can apply at any time. There are no deadlines for masters courses, but courses do fill up, so you might have to wait for the next entry

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology Political Science View 271 other Masters in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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90

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Typically a 2.2 degree in a suitable subject. For example,sociology, social policy, criminology, cultural studies, youth studies, education, politics, urban studies, human geography, community studies, subcultural studies, audience studies, health policy, sexualities, policing, and drug rehabilitation. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam.

International students must have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skill areas.

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Tuition Fees

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18600 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10940 GBP / year

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Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

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Funding

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