Taught Courses

Our programmes offer different routes to a range of careers in Sociology which are grounded in active research specialisms of academic staff and strongly reflect our departmental research themes. We welcome applications from students all over the world including aspirant social workers and those progressing on from undergraduate study.

Our Postgraduate Taught Courses

MSc Sociology

This course examines the ways in which societies, cultures, institutions and practices are formed, organised and constituted, and how they are changing.

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MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice

This course provides an understanding of crime, deviance and criminal justice from critical, theoretical, policy, legal, political and practical perspectives.

MA Social Research Methods

This course will enable you to develop a thorough grounding in approaches to researching sociology, criminology, social policy or social work.

Master of Social Work (MSW)

This course provides strong foundations for practice in any field of social work by addressing some of the most difficult social problems facing contemporary societies.

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Our Department of Sociology is ranked 1st in the UK for Criminology and 3rd in the UK for Sociology in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. In our rapidly changing global environment, there has never been a more important time to look at the world through a social lens and engage in theoretically-driven learning that makes a difference.

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Postgraduate Scholarships

Are you a UK student and thinking about postgraduate study? We have a range of support available including our Postgraduate Student Support Scholarship, Dean’s Scholarship and Alumni Fee Scholarship.

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