Businesses require an understanding of people - both of individuals, and of a potentially large customer-base. As the occupation of management grows and changes, it demands a more specialised understanding of the modern organisation and the world it operates in. Potential managers need an up-to-date and in-depth understanding of their occupation and its context.
Our innovative MA Sociology and Management brings together expertise from our top-rated Department of Sociology and Essex Business School, providing you with a unique opportunity to gain a critical appreciation of the social dynamics of work in the twenty-first century.
Combining theoretical perspectives from the disciplines of sociology and management, you explore the importance of debates surrounding power, culture, class, gender, sexuality and new forms of labour as a means of understanding the complexities of today's contemporary workplace.
You explore topics including:
Essex Business School takes you beyond the basics of a business education. Our strong emphasis on ethics and sustainable business practice in the global economy, and our expertise in international management, accounting and finance, will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary for your future career in an increasingly complex business world.
Our Department of Sociology was rated top 10 in the UK for research quality (REF 2014), and we consistently receive strong student satisfaction scores, including 96% overall student satisfaction in 2015.
Why we're great.
Specialist facilities
Our landmark new Essex Business School building on our Colchester Campus is the first zero carbon business school in the UK. Set around a lush winter garden, the Eden-style dome gives the building its own micro-climate.
Our new building provides you with a stunning new work environment, offering:
A degree with an overall grade of 55% - 60% OR 7/10 - 8/10 depending on the institution in a social science subject.
Applications from students with a degree grade of 50% - 55% OR 6/10 - 7/10 or equivalent or a non-social sciences degree will be considered dependent on any relevant professional or voluntary experience, previous modules studied and/or personal statement.
Type of University | Public |
Year of Establishment | 1964 |
Campus Setting | Urban |
Total Enrollment | 14,760 |
Total Faculty | 843 |
The annual tuition fees for undergraduate courses is estimated to be around 16,050-18,730€ for a regular course. The approximate costs of living are mentioned in the table below:
Expense | Cost |
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Annual tuition fees | £7,745-£13,418 |
Accommodation | £3,683-£8,400 |
Food | £1,170-£2,100 |
Books and study material | £605 |
Personal expenses | £536 |
Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) | MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK | £850 to £1,050 a month |
Entrance Exams in UK | TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590 |
Work and Study in UK | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in UK | 2 Year after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in UK | £348 |
Student Visa in UK | Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory. |
Intakes in UK | There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October. |
Top Job Sectors in UK | IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc. |
Economy in UK | Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal |
Tuition & fees :
£ 17,040
Total
£ 17,040