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The Master of Arts (MA) degree consists of taught coursework, which may include internship opportunities, and independent research in a wide variety of Arts subjects. It provides the opportunity to critically examine current practices in the field, while also demonstrating understanding of the principles of research.

MA students within Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts benefit from:

a lively and supportive postgraduate culture

working with the Professional and Community Engagement Programme towards an internship that fits you and your interests
access to world-class research centres in the humanities and social sciences.

Those interested in a research-focused programme of study in their subject may consider the Master of Arts (Thesis).

Sociology

Sociology researches and critiques all aspects of the social world.

Take a look at the modern world and how it came to be the way it is. Sociologists investigate the structure of societies, organisations, groups, and everyday lives.

This subject can cover a range of social contexts including the intimacy of families, criminal gangs, activities at a rugby game or rock festival, through to divisions of ethnicity, gender, and class.

What will my study involve

Postgraduate Sociology at UC focuses on rigorous sociological analysis and understanding of people's lives in the real world. This approach enables you to develop analytical skills that are highly valued by employers in the public and private sectors.
The Sociology programme at UC is known for its diverse range of graduate student projects. Past students have examined diverse topics including: negotiating sexualities in high school; forest sustainability in Nigeria; the impact of post-quake water pollution on Sumner's surfing community; and global sneaker communities.
An MA or MA(Thesis) is a one-year postgraduate qualification that prepares you as a professional social researcher. A PhD is a three-year specialist research degree for access to academic and higher research positions across the professional sectors. Honours, MA, MA(Thesis), and PhD degrees are offered in the Sociology Department.

Further study

You may go onto Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies in your subject after completion of this degree.

Career Opportunities:

Postgraduate study in sociology at UC leads to career opportunities in research, policy analysis, social advocacy, community development, and many other areas.