MA Economics and Sociology
Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English and SL in Mathematics are also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in related subjects. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3. O4 in Mathematics is also required.
About this course
MA in Sociology and Economics, combining sociology and economics. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking. Final-year students complete a dedicated dissertation or research project in either economics or sociology.
Modules
- Academic Writing for Business
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- The Economics of Business and Society
- Introduction to Sociology I: Self, Identity & Society
- The Global Economy
- Introduction to Sociology II: Systems of Power
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Sociology of Everyday Life i: the Embodied Self
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Sociology of Everyday Life II: Global Issues in the 21st Century
- Building Skills and Experience for Career Success
- Thinking Sociologically
- Social Research Methods
- Sociology of Religion
- Ten Sociological Studies
- Economics Dissertation
- Research Project Part 1
- Research Project Part 2