Public Sociology
Why QMU ?
QMU has a long-standing track record of delivering postgraduate courses in the area of governance , justice and public management . We are particularly well suited to providing education and research in public sociology at QMU because our vision and values as an institution emphasise the importance of social justice .
Our innovative PgCert Public Sociology is about understanding society and how to bring about change . This course is aimed at sociology graduates who are looking to specialise in public sociology as well as people engaged in community work , social welfare , public engagement or campaigns who would like to learn how sociological theory and research can meaningfully contribute to their work . The course draws on our academics ’ extensive work with NGOs , and with humanitarian and community groups , in the UK and overseas .
Our course is highly professionally relevant . We use guest speakers , external consultants and experienced professionals alongside research-active academics to ensure our content is context-driven and practice-orientated . Our philosophy as an institution emphasises student support and our relatively small size means that we can develop strong working relationships with all our students .
Research
Our staff are deeply involved in research , ensuring that course content is up to date . You will be taught by active researchers in their own right , some of whom have recently completed their doctoral studies and others who are publishing in mainstream academic journals . Such engagement is key to the relevance of our courses , and helps equip staff and students with the background to make intelligent decisions about their future . You will also have contact with our growing number of PhD students as you progress through your dissertation , and the students who choose further study at master ’ s or doctoral level are able to develop these interests further .
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