English and Sociology MA (Hons)
University of Aberdeen
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of English and Sociology MA (Hons) and other courses in Sociology at University of Aberdeen for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sociology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Sociology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Sociology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £22000 | £28000 |
25-75 percentile range | £20500 - £28000 | £18500 - £25500 | £22500 - £33500 |
All Sociology courses of University of Aberdeen
Salary of all UK Graduates of Sociology
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23263 | £21251 | £24873 |
25-75 percentile range | £19997 - £26343 | £16163 - £25906 | £19038 - £31005 |
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Course Description
English and Sociology at Aberdeen combines all the advantages of the UK’s second most highly-rated research and creative hub for English literature, language and creative writing. The programme offers a fascinating awakening of your ‘sociological imagination’, exploring how the societies we live in shape us as individuals in all sorts of ways - with top-rated teaching and a culture of dynamic research giving you the skills to be a sought-after graduate by employers.
Aberdeen is a leading centre for the study of literature, language and creative writing, rated second in the UK for its research output. You will study poetry and prose through the dynamic relationship between author, reader and literary text, covering every period from Chaucer to contemporary English, Scottish, Irish, European and American writing and the cultural and critical impact of powerful and controversial modern works. You will be inspired by enthusiastic teachers and researchers, themselves acclaimed authors and poets and be encouraged to develop your own creative writing skills.
Sociology at Aberdeen gives you new insight into the lives and times of authors you are studying. You will explore how society shapes us as individuals in all sorts of ways and will study sociology of the family, work-life balance, religion and society. You will be taught by experts in social movements, conflict and peace, religion and secularisation and global political sociology and become skilled in the social research methods used to gather the evidence to better understand aspects of society – such as observation, interviews, large-scale surveys or analysing the content of documents and videos.
You will develop great skills in thinking critically and posing probing questions – which have tremendous value to employers, for example in journalism, management, marketing and advertising, local and national government, social and market research, teaching, health services, social work, charities and human resources.
English is ranked third in Scotland for creative writing (Complete University Guide 2021). 94% Overall Satisfaction for Linguistics and Creative Writing. The Complete University Guide 2021. Sociology at Aberdeen is rated 4th in Scotland in the Complete University Guide 2023. Sociology at Aberdeen is ranked 10th in the UK and 2nd in Scotland by The Guardian’s Best UK Universities, 2021.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of English and Sociology MA (Hons) at University of Aberdeen
30% | Sales occupations |
20% | Finance Professionals |
15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Sociology
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Overall - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5 or above; Reading - 5.5 or above; Speaking - 5.5 or above; Writing - 6.0 or above. IELTS Indicator or IELTS General Training are not accepted |
TOEFL (iBT) | 78 | TOEFL iBT and TOEFL Home Edition (online) - DI code is 0818: Overall 78 with: Listening - 17 or above; Reading - 18 or above; Speaking - 20 or above; Writing - 21 or above. |
PTE Academic | 59 | Overall - 59 with: Listening - 59 or above; Reading - 59 or above; Speaking - 59 or above; Writing - 59 or above. Online Test is not accepted |
Trinity ISE | Pass overall at ISE II with a distinction in writing and merit in the other three skills. |
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Institution's Own Test | Academic English Pre-sessional Programmes - Pass (valid for one year) OR Academic English Preparation Programme - Pass at Level Four (valid for one year) |
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Cambridge English Advanced | Overall - 169 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing -169. |
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Cambridge English Proficiency | Overall - 169 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing -169. |
Costs
Tuition Fees English and Sociology MA (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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EU | £21900 | year 1 |
Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £21900 | year 1 |
International | £21900 | year 1 |
EU | £20800 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £20800 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
EU/International Applicants: When you are thinking about studying overseas, it is important that you understand all the costs involved and budget accordingly. It is essential to budget for your studies prior to leaving your home country, and arrange all your funding for BOTH your tuition fees and your living costs.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Aberdeen in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Aberdeen in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About University of Aberdeen
Dating back to the year 1495 we find the University of Aberdeen, located in the Scottish city of the same name. The main site of this ancient institution is Old Aberdeen, where students in the arts and social sciences as well as the physical sciences carry out their learning. Meanwhile on the significantly more modern campus site Foresterhill, learners in the medical and research fields occupy their own purpose-built buildings, such as Suttie Centre.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023