MSc Sociology
The MSc. Sociology is an exciting discipline that attempts to study human social behavior scientifically. It encourages an objective and dispassionate approach to the analysis of human social activity. The programme covers topics such as social theory, research methods, Caribbean culture, social policy development, health care, politics and social problems. Sociology can be a great area of study for those interested in pursuing careers in teaching, research, planning, demography, cultural studies and statistics. In addition, Sociology majors may choose to continue in sociological research by pursuing the MPhil or PhD. Students should be prepared to demonstrate strong research and writing skills and have an aptitude for statistical analysis . In addition be prepared to collect and analyse data, write analytical papers and give presentations.
Full-time students are expected to complete the programme in three semesters (sixteen months), whilst part-time students can complete the programme in five semesters (30 months).
Students are required to read ten three-credit courses and a a six-credit research project:
Eight (8) compulsory courses:
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
SOCI 6000 |
Current Trends in Sociological Theory |
3 |
SOCI 6001 |
Social Policy Analysis and Evaluation |
3 |
SOCI 6014 |
Reading Course in Sociology (Year-long) |
6 |
GOVT 6003 |
Political Sociology I |
3 |
SOCI 6040 |
Family Systems and Dynamics |
3 |
SOCI 6003 |
Advanced Research Design and Statistics in Sociology |
3 |
GOVT 6004 |
Political Sociology II |
3 |
Students would be required to do two (2) of the following courses:
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
SOCI 6016 |
Sociology of Development |
3 |
SOCI 6004 |
Caribbean Social Problems |
3 |
SOCI 6020 |
Peoples & Culture of the Caribbean |
3 |
SOCI 6025 |
Health Sociology |
3 |
AND |
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3 |
SOCI 6010 |
Research Project |
6 |
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