Master of Science Degree in Sociology and Social Anthropology Mso

Master of Science Degree in Sociology and Social Anthropology Mso is a Masters program taught at Midlands State University, Zimbabwe. Intake: September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (18 Months) options.

The Midlands State University Master of Science Degree in Sociology and Social Anthropology (MSO) is a joint degree that provides grounding in Sociology and Social Anthropology. Students study issues in sociological and anthropological theory, research methods, social development issues, rural and urban development, gender and development, urbanisation and development, industrial sociology, and social policy and social administration. The programme includes advanced qualitative and quantitative research methods and culminates in a dissertation.

Teaching and learning include lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work, presentations, public lectures, practical activities, guest lecturers, assisted private studies, and individual independent study. Assessment uses written and oral examinations, tests, seminar presentations, continuous assessment, and a dissertation. Students complete desk-based and individual research studies aimed at addressing institutional voids in local communities, workplaces, government, and Non-Governmental operations.

Modules

• MSO801 Dissertation
• MSO701 Issues in Anthropological and Sociological Theory
• MSO702 Advanced Qualitative Research Methodology
• MSO709 Social Development Issues
• MSO707 The Sociology of Rural Development
• MSO710 Gender and Development
• MSO703 Advanced Social Theory
• MSO706 Urbanisation and Development
• MSO708 Industrial Sociology
• MSO704 Social Policy and Social Administration
• MSO711 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science Degree in Sociology and Social Anthropology Mso at Midlands State University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Midlands State University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Midlands State University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science Degree in Sociology and Social Anthropology Mso.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Normal Entry: At least a 2.2 degree or equivalent in Sociology or Anthropology from a recognised university.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.msu.ac.zw/master-of-science-degree-in-sociology-and-social-anthropology-mso

• Academics
• Researchers
• Policymakers
• Government and non-governmental organisations
• Rural and urban development experts
• Social researchers
• Data analysts
• Enumerators
• Educators
• Field officers
• Monitoring and evaluation officers
• Customer experience officers
• Human resources
• Dissertation pathways into Doctor of Philosophy Studies in Sociology, Anthropology, Childhood Studies, Gender Studies, Rural and Urban Development and other related fields