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Social Sciences MA by Research

Oxford Brookes University

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Headington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Overview

The School of Social Sciences is an environment of critical enquiry and rigorous research. Our innovative and influential research has received international recognition; changing attitudes and informing policy across areas as diverse as primatology, biodiversity conservation and wildlife trade, gendered practices in family and work lives, and Eastern European politics.

We offer students close supervision from experts with research expertise in your research area and plentiful opportunities to present your work and participate in our research training and other research events.

You may have the opportunity to develop your teaching, mentoring and assessment skills by undertaking paid teaching activities for up to six hours a week.

The School comprises a number of collaborative research clusters supporting our doctoral students and encouraging wide participation both through our partnerships and our full programme of conferences, public events and lectures. Some of our research clusters are grouped together within the three research centres within the school.

Research expertise

Our school comprises a number of collaborative research clusters which support the work of researchers and doctoral students. We encourage wide participation through partnerships and our busy programme of conferences, public events and lectures.

We strongly recommend that prior to submitting a full application you identify and make contact directly with a potential Director of Studies. Please look at our research group pages and individual staff profiles to help you identify the appropriate member of staff and to find out whether your proposed research focus is one that we can supervise.

Some of our research clusters are grouped together within the three research centres within the school.

MA by Research

These research degrees allow students to critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic and combine the equivalent of up to one semester’s taught programme (focusing on research training) with a major research project. As with other research degrees, they are examined by thesis and viva.

Thesis: 30,000 words.

Length of study: 1 year full time or 2 years part time.

Career prospects

We are passionate about fostering the careers of our researchers and ensure that they gain research skills training, leadership experience and teaching practice as part of the doctoral programmes we offer.

Bespoke careers advice is also embedded into our programme as we think this is a key element of your personal and professional development during your time with us.

Social science graduates are highly-valued by employers in public, private and non-government sectors for a range of skills including numeracy, literacy, communication, problem-solving, research methods and being able to engage a comparative perspective. Social sciences graduates have gone on to enjoy varied careers in a number of NGO, public and commercial settings.

Tuition fees

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£ 16,100per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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Oxford Brookes University

  • University League Table

    46th

  • Campus address

    Oxford Brookes University, Gipsy Lane, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 0BP, England

Oxford is a city full of history and renowned for academic excellence and culture. Just over 1 hour from London, with 24-hour bus links to major airports.
Oxford Brookes courses give students the fundamental skills and experience needed to succeed in their chosen career and become internationally employable.
Starting university is exciting but also a time of great change, so Oxford Brookes does all it can to help you settle in, feel at home and make new friends.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    61st out of 101 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    115 56%

    71st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    56.0 56%

    72nd

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.94 73%

    70th

    25

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