Program Overview
The Sociology and Demography at University of Oxford is a MPhil programme in Social Sciences over 21 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Sociology and Demography programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 21 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 19,791 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,736 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sociology and Demography programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Sociological Analysis paper\xa0taught in the first year through lectures and seminars, assessed by an unseen examination
- Demographic Analysis paper\xa0taught in the first year through lectures, seminars and computer labs, assessed through a combination of examination and assignments
- Life Course Research paper\xa0taught\xa0in the first year through lectures, seminars and computer labs, assessed through a combination of methods
- Statistical Methods paper taught in the first year through lectures and computer labs, assessed through a combination of a test and assignments
- Research Design paper taught in the first year through lectures, assessed via a combination of methods
- two optional papers over both years of the MPhil, normally taught through eight weekly classes/seminars for each paper and assessed by unseen examination or appropriate coursework
- demographic topic, to be submitted by the end of the second year
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants are normally expected to be predicted or have achieved a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent international qualifications), as a minimum, in a social science subject.
- The department will only consider applicants who have an undergraduate degree in arts, humanities or science subjects if they can demonstrate a strong interest in sociology and demography, as taught at Oxford.
- For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.7 out of 4.0.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 19,791 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,736 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 19,791 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,736 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Oxford directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2010-03-18
- Start Date 2018-10-08
- Language English
- Duration 21 months