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Masters in Sociology in the UK

Study Sociology Masters Programmes

Sociology is a highly subjective area of study, that requires students to form their own opinions. Despite this subjectivity, the key definitions of sociology are ‘the science of society' or ‘the study of society'. The content of a sociology degree will differ slightly at each institution.

Your degree will encompass a wide range of topics, including the behaviour of humans as social beings, the patterns of human relationships and interaction, as well as gaining an insight on the different aspects of society through other social sciences, such as history, psychology and economics.

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

Masters in Sociology in the UK in 2024

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Sociology MPhil, PhD

Swansea University United Kingdom

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Sociology (Research) PhD, MA

University of Kent United Kingdom

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International Business and Emerging Markets MSc

The University of Edinburgh Business School, University of Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Religion in Global Politics MA

SOAS University of London United Kingdom

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Economics & Policy of Energy & Climate Change MSc

Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde United Kingdom

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Academic Practice MA, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate

University of Liverpool Online Programmes United Kingdom

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Sociology MA

University of Sheffield United Kingdom

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Sociology and Demography MPhil

University of Oxford United Kingdom

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Sociology PhD

Queen's University Belfast United Kingdom

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Sociology and Social Policy MSc

University of Southampton United Kingdom

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