MPhil in Sociology (The Sociology of Marginality and Exclusion)

University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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# 6QS Subject Rankings

9 monthsProgram duration

51,265 GBPTuition Fee/year

24 Apr, 2024Application Deadline

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Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Sociology at the University of Cambridge is a world-class centre for teaching and research in Sociology, with a proud tradition of research grounded in engagement with contemporary real-world issues.
The Department is ranked...
Read more first for Sociology in the Guardian's Best Universities league table and first for Sociology in the Complete University Guide League Table 2023. The UK's 2021 Research Excellence Framework ranks our department second overall in the UK, and joint first for the research environment. The QS World University rankings list our department as 6th of 330 sociology departments across the world in 2022.
The MPhil in Sociology provides students with a firm grounding in theoretical and empirical analysis, which are at the core of understanding the workings of social inequality.
The Sociology of Marginality and Exclusion pathway, within the MPhil in Sociology, provides students with the opportunity to study the logics and processes of marginality and exclusion at an advanced level. This pathway aims to integrate the consideration of themes in social theory with the study of substantive topics, as well as give a thorough grounding in research methods.
There are four elements to the pathway:
1. A core course of six 2-hour sessions in Michaelmas and 2 sessions in Lent (Michaelmas and Lent of the first year for part-time students), covering some of the major theoretical contributions to the sociological study of marginality and exclusion and some key substantive topics. Both core and substantive topics vary from year to year but will address the dimensions of marginalization in relation to the production and reproduction of social life as well as the exercise of power.
2. Research Methods: all students will receive training in research methods and will take a course on research methods which includes sessions on philosophical issues in the social sciences; research design; data collection and analysis in relation to quantitative and qualitative methods; reflection on research ethics and practice; library and computer skills. Students will also have the opportunity to take courses and attend lectures on many other aspects of research method and design and will select these courses in discussion with their supervisor.
3. A series of optional one-hour seminars specific to the Marginality and Exclusion Pathway during Lent term.
4. Dissertation: all students will write a dissertation on a topic of their choice that allows for theoretically informed empirical analysis of some aspect of marginality and exclusion in contemporary societies. The choice of dissertation topic is made in consultation with your supervisor, who can advise you on the suitability and feasibility of your proposed research and on research design. A dissertation workshop provides the opportunity to present aspects of your dissertation work and to receive constructive feedback from course teachers and fellow students. Read less

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Admission Requirements

TOEFL

110+

Bachelor GPA

3.6+

IELTS

7.5+

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High II.i Honours Degree.
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
We require a previous academic background in sociology or related subject areas such as psychology and politics. This course is not suitable for people new to the discipline of sociology.

Application Deadline

24 Apr 2024

Program Duration

9 Months

Starting Month(s)

Oct

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

36,445 GBP

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

51,265 GBP

Other Expenses

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QS subject rankings

2013
#9
2014
#12
2015
#9
2016
#8
2017
#=8
2018
#6
2019
#=6
2020
#6
2021
#7
2022
#6
2023
#6
2024
#6
2025
#6

Ranking criteria

Overall

93.4

Academic Reputation

94.7

Citations per Paper

83.7

Employer Reputation

93.7

H-index Citations

90.1

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MPhil in Sociology (The Sociology of Marginality and Exclusion)

University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

# 6QS Subject Rankings

9 monthsProgram duration

51,265 GBPTuition Fee/year

24 Apr, 2024Application Deadline

Program overview

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Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

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Study Mode

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