MA International Social Transformation
If you are interested in developing an advanced understanding of globalization and international social change in order to explore those challenges that face each one of us at the start of the twenty-first century …
- And wish to explore a sophisticated range of concepts, theories and methods at the forefront of sociological analysis of international social transformation …
If you want to be a part of the new and prestigious Bauman Institute at Leeds and contribute to a vibrant academic culture at the forefront of global debates …
- And wish to develop independent learning skills, such as critical thinking and self-management appropriate for employment in a higher capacity in industry or an area of professional practice …
… then MA International Social Transformation is the programme for you.
MA International Social Transformation is being launched as a part of the new Bauman Institute research and teaching centre, which is dedicated to addressing key social problems that affect rapidly changing societies across the globe.
The Institute is being established in honour of Leeds's Emeritus Professor, Zygmunt Bauman, whose work on international social change and the global impact of major social issues is internationally renowned.
This programme will provide you with an advanced grounding in sociological analysis of globalisation and international social change, with modules in Contemporary Social Thought, Globalisation and International Social Change, and an extended Dissertation that will allow you the opportunity to evaluate critically and creatively the challenges that face global societies in the new century.
It will also encourage you to acquire those core skills that are relevant to a career in academic research or for professional employment in a postgraduate capacity.
Key Information
Start Date: 24 September
Duration:
12 months full-time
24 months part-time
Entry requirements:
a good honours degree in a social science discipline.
Scholarships
Funding information
Admissions Contact
School of Sociology and Social Policy
Tel: +44 (0) 113 343 8056