Date of Revision Date of Previous Revision Programme Specification (2014-15) A programme specification is required for any programme on which a student may be registered. All programmes of the University are subject to the University s Quality Assurance and Enhancement processes as set out in the DASA Policies and Procedures Manual. Programme Title Programme Code MA Sociology SOC-MA- SO Criteria for Admissions (Please see General Regulations) UCAS Code Mode of Study (Full-time, Part-time, other) Type of Programme Masters Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) JACS Code MA in Sociology Exit Route: PG Dip in Sociology L300 Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent recognised qualification in one of the Social Sciences. Full-time [FT] and Part-time [PT] Length of Programme 12 months [FT] 24 months [PT] Total Credits for Programme 180 (MA) 120 (PGDip) Awarding Institution/Body Teaching Institution School/Department Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level http://www.qaa.ac.uk/publications/informationan dguidance Queen's University Belfast Queen's University Belfast Queen s University Belfast, School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work Master's degree FHEQ Level 7 QAA Benchmark Group http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuringstandardsandqualit y/subject-guidance/pages/subject-benchmarkstatements Collaborative Organisation and form of Sociology
Collaboration (if applicable) Accreditations (PSRB) ATAS Clearance External Examiner Name: Prof Robin Humphrey Date of next scheduled accreditation visit External Examiner Institution/Organisation University of Newcastle Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations (Please see General Regulations) Programme Specific Regulations Students with protected characteristics Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) Length of Programme Yes No X (If yes, please state here any exemptions to regulations which have been approved for this programme) NO Fitness to Practise programmes are those which permit students to enter a profession which is itself subject to Fitness to Practise rules SEE ABOVE
Educational Aims of Programme On completion of the programme the student will be able to: Please list below the overarching aims and objectives of the programme. The MA in Sociology is designed to provide training in advanced approaches to social theory and a wide range of quantitative and qualitative research methods and to develop the capacity to apply contending theories and a variety of methods to empirical research problems. There are also opportunities to take options that focus on a range of substantive areas of sociology and the course is led by staff experienced at working in one of the most difficult and socially divided research environments in Europe. The MA in Sociology provides sociological training that is both valuable in its own right and may serve as a stepping stone to subsequent doctoral research. Participants are equipped with the intellectual and practical skills to engage in social inquiry at an advanced level, employing a range of theoretical approaches and research methods, and developing the capacity to deal with complex research questions. Learning Outcomes: Cognitive Skills On the completion of this course successful students will be able to: Each line should contain a different skills outcome Students will acquire knowledge of a range of contemporary and classical social theory They will develop a capacity to apply qualitative and quantitative methods to research problems and will understand the relationship between epistemological positions, theory and research design. Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Detail here the corresponding teaching and learning methods that will be employed to ensure students can achieve the stated outcome compulsory sessions in the first half of the first semester and will be delivered through lectures and discussion groups Specialized courses in both qualitative and quantitative methods will be delivered through lectures, discussion groups, computer-based workshops and Methods of Assessment Detail here the corresponding assessment method which will be used to determine whether a student has achieved the stated outcome. proposal at the.
They will know how to develop research problems and how to design research strategies. They will appreciate the ethical issues involved in research, including the uses of research and the social and political contexts of research. Learning Outcomes: Transferable Skills On the completion of this course successful students will be able to: They will be effective in planning, organising and presenting their work. They will be experienced at working in group settings with a well-developed capacity to relate to others in a research setting. They will develop a capacity to apply qualitative and quantitative methods to research problems in a range of contemporary substantive areas of sociology They will become competent in the use of advanced computer packages supervised independent This will be taught in a range of compulsory courses that will be delivered through lectures, discussion groups, computer-based workshops and supervised independent compulsory sessions in the first half of the first semester and will be delivered through lectures and discussion groups which address both general issues and the Queen s system for gaining ethical approval for pertinent research. Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies compulsory sessions in the first semester and will be delivered through lectures and discussion groups Specialized courses in both qualitative and quantitative methods will be delivered through lectures, discussion groups, computer-based workshops and supervised independent compulsory sessions in the first semester and will be delivered through lectures and discussion groups. It will also be addressed in the specialist proposal at the Methods of Assessment proposal at the proposal at the
They will know how to develop research problems and how to design research strategies and how to apply these to specific substantive topics in contemporary sociology They will appreciate the ethical issues involved in research, including the uses of research and the social and political contexts of research. They will be able to find, retrieve and apply information at an advanced level. They will have a well-developed sense of professional integrity. Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding On the completion of this course successful students will be able to: Each line should contain a different knowledge and understanding outcome Students will achieve a capability in advanced social inquiry. options provided in the second semester This will be taught in a range of compulsory courses that will be delivered through lectures, discussion groups, computer-based workshops and supervised independent compulsory sessions in the first half of the first semester and will be delivered through lectures and discussion groups which address both general issues and the Queen s system for gaining ethical approval for pertinent research. This theme permeates the entire course. Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Detail here the corresponding teaching and learning methods that will be employed to ensure students can achieve the stated outcome proposal at the. proposal at the Methods of Assessment Detail here the corresponding assessment method which will be used to determine whether a student has achieved the stated outcome.
They will be able to think critically about social issues and problems. They will also acquire the ability to apply appropriate social research methods to contemporary issues and will know how to generate appropriate empirical sociological data. They will be accomplished at presenting sociological concepts and evidence in discussions and oral presentations. Learning Outcomes: Subject Specific Skills On the completion of this course successful students will be able to Each line should contain a different skills outcome Students will achieve a capability in advanced social inquiry. They will be accomplished at presenting sociological concepts and evidence in discussions and oral presentations. They will be able to think critically about social issues and problems. They will also acquire the ability to apply appropriate social research methods to contemporary issues and will know Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Detail here the corresponding teaching and learning methods that will be employed to ensure students can achieve the stated outcome Methods of Assessment Detail here the corresponding assessment method which will be used to determine whether a student has achieved the stated outcome.
how to generate appropriate empirical sociological data. Students will acquire the ability to produce long and complex written work which is sociologically coherent and empirically relevant. They will be accomplished at presenting sociological concepts and evidence in discussions and oral presentations.
Programme Requirements Module Title Approaches to Social Research Theory and Debates in Social Research The Sources and Construction of Qualitative Data The Sources and Construction of Quantitative Data Qualitative Data Analysis Quantitative Data Analysis: Foundational Quantitative Data Analysis: Intermediate Conflict and change in Northern Ireland: New Sociological Research Social Research in a Divided City Social Constructionism and Social Research Researching Religious Transformations Researching Emotions and Social Life Researching Environmental Issues Advanced Quantitative Research Methods Module Code Level/ stage Cred its Availability Duration Prerequisite Assessment S1 S2 Core Option Coursework % Examination % SOC9012 M 20 S1 10 weeks Compulsory 100 SOC9024 M 20 S1 10 weeks Compulsory 100 SOC9053 M 10 S1 1 week Compulsory 100 SOC9054 M 10 S1 2 weeks Compulsory 100 SOC9055 M 10 S2 1 weeks Compulsory 100 SOC9056 M 10 S2 5 weeks Compulsory 100 SOC9057 M 10 S2 5 weeks SOC 9056 Optional 100 SOC9062 M 10 S2 5 weeks Optional 100 SOC9063 M 10 S2 5 weeks Optional 100 SOC9027 M 10 S2 1 week Optional 100 SOC9025 M 10 S2 5 weeks Optional 100 SOC9058 M 10 S2 5 weeks Optional 100 SOC9064 M 10 S2 5 weeks Optional 100 SOC9060 M 10 S2 1 week S0C 9057 Optional 100
Longitudinal Analysis SOC9052 M 10 S2 2 weeks S0C 9057 Optional 100 M S2 2 weeks Optional 100 Advanced Qualitative Research Methods SOC9061 10 Social Science SOC9023 M 10 S2 5 weeks Optional 100 Research Online New Visual Research SOC9059 M 10 S2 1 week Optional 100 Methods Qualitative Research in Childhood and Youth SOC9049 M 10 S2 1 week Optional 100 Dissertation SOC9019 M 60 S1 S2 Entire Course Compulsory 100 Approved by Director of Education: Print Name:.. Signature: Date:..