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Sociology Department Masters Degree Programmes

MA Sociology

This is a flexible degree with a wide scope. It addresses both key recent debates and sustained intellectual traditions within sociology, and is taught by leading sociologists who publish widely and set the terms of contemporary sociological debate. More»

MA Sociological Research

This degree focuses on a range of research methods and so offers an excellent starting point for doctoral research (it attracts ESRC 1+3 funding). It also includes modules on social and cultural theory. More»

MA Media and Cultural Studies

The MA in Media and Cultural Studies provides students with the skills to engage critically with the key issues and debates in contemporary media and cultural theory. The programme is suitable for graduates with backgrounds in a variety of humanities and social science disciplines, as well as those coming to this field for the first time. It offers an excellent stepping stones to academic reserach. This is not a vocational or practice-based degree. It may be of interest to media professionals interested in such a career who wish to expand their understanding of the interaction of media, culture and society. More»

MA Environment, Culture and Society

This MA, established in 1996, has been acclaimed as the leading Masters course on environment and society in the UK. Find out what former students say about the course. The course is being redesigned and will be re-launched in October 2013. Please check here for updates, or contact Claire Waterton for more information.

MA Gender and Women's Studies

This cross-disciplinary degree is run by the Centre for Gender & Women’s Studies and will introduce you to a diversity of feminist perspectives. More»

Combined Masters Degrees

Centre for Social Studies, Warsaw

Since 1995,  Lancaster University and the Centre for Social Studies (CSS) in Warsaw have been collaborating in the delivery of the MA programme in Social Studies. The CSS was established in Warsaw to act as the sociology department of the Central European University following the disbandment of the CEU's Prague campus. Over the years the partnership with Lancaster has enabled the CSS to establish a reputation for quality, with course consultants from the University ensuring that developments at the Centre are informed by best practice in UK universities.

Taught Modules

View full list of MA modules offered by our Department. All our degrees can be taken either full-time (12 months) or part-time (24 months).



 

Postgraduate Drop in Sessions

Interested in postgraduate study? Talk to programme convenors, come to a research event, or visit the department, 1st Tues of every month. Find out more»

 

Our Publications

Culture of Exception

 

Bulent Diken

The Culture of Exception

Design of everyday life

Elizabeth Shove

The Design of Everyday Life

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