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 , and the students who choose further study at master ’ s or doctoral level are able to develop these interests further .
The Mad Studies team are involved in critical research that partners with communities of people with lived experience of mental distress . You will be taught by researchers committed to survivor led research many of whom have been engaged in doctoral studies with communities of people within the mad movement . You will be connected to and supervised by a team who are contributing to the growing body of academic and community focussed Mad Studies publications .
Careers
The PgCert Public Sociology is particularly geared toward supporting work that involves public engagement and understanding society . Graduates will be suitably qualified for a range of careers in the public or third sector or in non-governmental organisations , and the course is also suitable for continuing professional development for staff in such organisations .
Our approach to teaching and learning
Our courses are designed to enable students who are full-time professionals to study on a part-time basis . The PgCert Public Sociology and MSc Mad Studies can be studied full-time or part-time .
Mad Studies has four scholarship places designed to engage people who are unemployed , on low income or working full or part time within the public or third sector organisations .
There is a blended learning approach that will involve you engaging in online modules and campus based sessions . You will be expected to participate in discussions , collaboratively develop ideas and engage with experiential learning . Both courses offer a unique critical dialogical space to share and expand your knowledge , skills , practice and actions with public sociology , activists and the mad community .
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