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    Sociology by Research - MA

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    Canterbury, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £19,300.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo

    Sociology by Research - MA at University of Kent is a 1-year, in-person MA program based in Canterbury, GB. Tuition is £19,300.

    About the program

    Research programme covering social and critical theory, social movements, globalisation and everyday life, cities and space, media and technology, class, race and ethnicity, gender, work, visual sociology, the welfare state, risk and society, violence, NGOs and organisations, and social aspects of the body. Includes high-quality supervision and a research training programme.

    Focus: research
    201-250
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    September 2026
    Jun 29, 2026
    April 2027
    Mar 2, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 95 overall with minimum 22 in Reading, 21 in Writing, 21 in Listening and 23 in Speaking.
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-tests.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £13,200.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Sociology by Research - MA at University of Kent cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Sociology by Research - MA at University of Kent is £19,300.
    Is Sociology by Research - MA at University of Kent online or in-person?
    Sociology by Research - MA at University of Kent is offered in-person.
    How long does Sociology by Research - MA at University of Kent take to complete?
    Sociology by Research - MA at University of Kent is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for Sociology by Research - MA at University of Kent?
    Per the program's published guidance: A good honours degree (2:1)
    What work-permit options follow Sociology by Research - MA at University of Kent?
    Post-completion work rights for Sociology by Research - MA at University of Kent: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)