Placement
There are no formal placements on this course but students are expected to engage with a community group , campaign or representative organisation throughout their studies . It is not a placement as such , but students should take responsibility for this as their own engagement with public sociology . Ideally , students will already be involved , or have been involved , with such a group , although we appreciate that this is not always possible . Advice and assistance will be provided for students who start the course without suitable public engagement .
Entry requirements
Degree and / or relevant experience of engagement with communities or public groups . We will consider applications from people without a degree but with significant experience of community work or similar , and who can show that they are able to study at postgraduate level .
International : Where your degree or equivalent has not been studied in English , you will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.5 with no individual component score below 6.0 .
Other information Exit awards : PgCert ( 60 Credits )
Single module study : Available . Register an an associate student to study single modules in areas of interest . Contact Eurig Scandrett for more information .
Delivery : At QMU
Duration : Input for the course will take place over 10 weeks , with course completion after 20 weeks .
Start date : March 2022
Application deadline : 18 January 2022 . See pages 153-154 for more information on application .
Class sizes : Some of the modules in this programme are shared with other programmes , however class size is not expected to exceed 15 .
Fees : See pages 160-165
More information : Eurig Scandrett , Programme Leader ( escandrett @ qmu . ac . uk ) or Admissions ( admissions @ qmu . ac . uk )
Why QMU ?
Dialogue is at the heart of public sociology – a dialogue between sociology and the people and communities that are trying to make the world a better place .
Learn from staff with a wide range of experience in community settings outside the university , including with young people , mental health , environmental campaigns , community education , gender justice and queer activism .
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