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The Social Inequalities and Research Methods MSc is a wide-ranging course for students interested in social inequality. Join Warwick Sociology to develop theoretical awareness of the social processes that generate social inequality, and a set of cutting-edge research skills to empirically study its causes and effects.

Course Overview

This course will introduce you to several dimensions of social inequality. You will study key topics such as social class and social stratification, work and employment, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, health and disability. You will develop an in-depth understanding of key theoretical approaches and concepts for understanding inequality, and you will be introduced to key empirical studies in the area of social inequalities.

The main aim of this course is to provide you with a thorough training in sophisticated qualitative and quantitative research methods that can be used to understand social inequalities. You will have the opportunity to further specialise in research methods of your choice in your dissertation project.

By the end of this course, you will have solid skills in research design, data collection, data management, and data analysis, and a wide-ranging understanding of the methodological and analytical aspects in the study of social inequalities.

Teaching

This MSc course has 3 core modules which will be studied alongside a range of optional modules of your choice. You’ll be required to choose 3 optional modules. All our MA courses follow a consistent structure, with a programme of taught modules, followed by a 15,000 word dissertation. Part-time students will take 3 modules in Year 1, and 3 modules plus dissertation in Year 2.

Careers

This course will prepare students for work in a range of careers that value analytical ability and research methods skills. Students will be suited for roles within central and local government, non-governmental organisations, academic and commercial research, journalism, and policy-making.

Our department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant offering impartial advice and guidance together with workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples of workshops and events include:

Make Your Mark - Careers with a degree in Sociology
Working for More than Profit
Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
Your Sociological future: Sociology Alumni Evening
My Sociological Future- What next? Career planning for undecided Sociology finalists