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MA Sociology and MA Sociology and Social Research

Your Welcome Week activities will take place in the week commencing 16 September 2024.

To help you transition smoothly into university life, we've designed this bespoke schedule for your course. It contains a mix of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and activities.

Some activities are specific to your course, while others will introduce you to opportunities and events across the wider University.

You'll find a list of your activities below. Click on an activity title to show the activity description.

Take a look at our campus map.

Please note that:

  • all activities may be subject to change. Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information.

Monday 16 September

No sessions scheduled today

Tuesday 17 September

14:00-15:30 - Induction Part 1 - Room 2.13, Henry Daysh Building
  • Welcome
  • Coming year
  • Who we are
  • Module choice

Time: 14:00 to 15:30

Venue: Room 2.13 Henry Daysh Building (HDB 2.13)

Host: Bethan Harries (Senior Lecturer)

 

15:30-15:35 - Introduction to GPS School Office - School Office, Level 2, Henry Daysh Building

Time: 15:30 to 15:35

Venue: Henry Daysh Building, School Office, Level 2

Host: Bethan Harries (Senior Lecturer)

 

 

15:35-17:00 - Social session with refreshments- Sociology social area, Level 4, Henry Daysh Building

Social session with refreshments for PG Sociology students and Sociology staff.

Time: 15:35 to 17:00

Venue: Henry Daysh Building, Sociology social area, Level 4

Host: Bethan Harries (Senior Lecturer) and others

Wednesday 18 September

12:30-13:45 - Induction Part 2 - Room 2.12, Henry Daysh Building
  • UK System of Higher Education (profile of marks, marking criteria and MA coursework)
  • Dissertation (approach, role of MA supervisor and communication)
  • Student-Staff Committee session

Time: 12:30 to 13:45

Venue: Room 2.12 Henry Daysh Building (HDB 2.12)

Hosts: 

Bethan Harries (Senior Lecturer)

Stephen Seely (NU Academic Track Fellow)

 

14:00-14:30 - Route to PhD - Room 2.12, Henry Daysh Building

Time: 14:00 to 14:30

Venue: Henry Daysh Building, Room 2.12, (HDB 2.12)

Host: Ruth Graham (Senior Lecturer)

 

Thursday 19 September

No sessions scheduled today

Friday 20 September

No sessions scheduled today