Sociology pathway - MA course structure
The MA Social Science Research consists of a total of 180 credits. Students are required to undertake a number of core modules provided by the DTP and the Sociology Department and one optional module.
DTP core modules
Students are required to undertake all DTP core modules.
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Module Code |
Module name |
Credits |
Term |
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IM926 |
20 |
Term 1 Monday, 13.00-15.00 |
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IM925 |
20 |
Term 2 Wednesday, 9.00-12.00 |
Core optional modules
Students are required to undertake one (20 credit) quantitative module from the options below:
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Module code |
Module name |
Credits |
Term |
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PO91Q |
Fundamentals in Quantitative Research Methods
|
20 |
Term 1 Monday, 9.00-10.00 Seminars - Monday 10.00-12.00, or Tuesday 12.00-14.00, or Wednesday 11.00-13.00 |
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SO916 |
Quantitative Methods in Social Science ResearchLink opens in a new window |
20 |
Term 2 Friday, 10.00–12.00 and 13.00–15.00 |
Sociology core modules
|
SO944 |
60 |
Term 3 (preparation sessions may take place in Terms 1 & 2) |
Sociology pathway optional modules
Students will be required to study 60 credits from the following optional modules: Modules to be updated/confirmed summer 2024
Alternative module options
Students may be permitted to study up to 20 credits of any modules available across the University, subject to the limitations set in the University Regulations & Module and Credit Framework, OR up to 20 credits of Advanced Training modulesLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window offered across the 8 institutions in the Midlands Graduate School subject to availability and the approval by the Course Director. Please contact the ESRCdtp@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window in the first instance.
Module selection
- Select the optional modules relevant to your training needs, in conjunction with your supervisor.
- Sociology module informationLink opens in a new window
- Ensure you have considered any module session clashes and the module weighting between Term 1 and Term 2. This includes considering the timing of assessments. Please note some modules have multiple assessments throughout the term.
- Inform esrcdtp@warwick.ac.uk of your module selection by 28 September. The ESRC DTP will confirm with the pathway department and input your choices onto the module registration system.