Swansea University Postgraduate Prospectus 2023

81 % RESEARCH IN EDUCATION, SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL POLICY RATED AS WORLD LEADING OR INTERNATIONALLY EXCEL LENT (Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021)

SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL POLICY SINGLETON CAMPUS

RESEARCH PROGRAMMES

• Sociology PhD/MPhil FT PT

• Health Humanities PhD/MPhil FT PT • Social Policy MSc by Research/PhD/ MPhil FT PT

FUNDING There are a range of postgraduate scholarships and bursaries available: s wansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ scholarships YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO CONSIDER • Ancient History and Classical Culture, MA • Criminology, PhD/MPhil • D evelopment and Human Rights, MA • Global Challenges: Law, Policy and Practice, MA • Human Geography, PhD/MPhil • Sports Science, PhD/MPhil WHY SWANSEA? • Our research addresses key contemporary social issues from national and international perspectives, examining themes such as: social justice, equality, fairness, citizenship and research ethics. • Offering a wide range of optional modules means that you can tailor your studies to your interests and goals. • Excellent pastoral and employability support, preparing you for your career.

TAUGHT PROGRAMMES

• Social Research Methods MSc FT PT

Build your interest in society and extend your knowledge in a dynamic research environment. We’ll enable you to advance your analytical and research skills while equipping you with the tools for confident, autonomous thinking, which are much-in-demand from employers. We have excellent links with organisations across Wales, including: local wand national government, voluntary sector, criminal justice system, social work, education, health and social care, environmental health.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT • Gain training in a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods used in the social sciences. • You will learn from industry experts, with a wealth of academic and practical experience in a range of research areas including: criminology, social work, human geography, research leadership and management.

• Address social issues from national and international perspectives.

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