Master of Science Degree in Sociology and Social Anthropology Mso

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

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

• 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