University of Sheffield

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.Sc.-Social and Spatial Inequalities

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The MSc in Social and Spatial Inequalities is a new course based around, and inspired by, the work of the department's internationally-recognised SASI research group. The group conduct interdisciplinary research which contributes to an evidence base for policy development aimed at reducing social inequalities. The course will break new ground as it is unique within the UK in studying inequality from both social and spatial perspectives.

The MSc in Social and Spatial Inequalities is built around the group's strength in quantitative analysis of social phenomena, and the mapping and visualisation of social data. The course will offer a variety of modules each of which will tackle a different theme or issues within social and spatial inequality, such as: Poverty and Deprivation, Global Inequality, Health Inequalities, Happiness and Wellbeing, Mapping and Visualising Inequalities, Political Geography, and Social Area Classification. The programme explores social inequality with a specific focus on geography, and the importance of geographic space in recognising and understanding social patterns and social change. The course has an emphasis on giving students an awareness of the many social and economic issues relating to inequality.
You'll be trained to develop ideas and skills in this field. These techniques are fundamental if you're planning a career in social research or social policy.

Accreditation:

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International Student Requirements:

IELTS 7 (with at least 6.5 in each part), or TOEFL (written test) 600 or TOEFL (computer based) 350 , or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition In-State Full Time:

13990 GBP

Financial Aid Offered: No