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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.
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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.
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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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Look Closer at the Department of Sociology

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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Broaden your horizons with our Postgraduate Support Scholarships

We've announced 100 scholarships to support eligible UK students from low and middle income households who apply for postgraduate study in September 2025. The scholarships will consist of £3,000 per year for taught programmes or £2,000 per year for MRes programmes.

Find out more about eligibility and how to apply

Upcoming Events

Virtual Drop-In Session: Insights into Sociology, Criminology and Social Work

Dr Alice Nah invites you to drop-in for a chat about our Sociology Department Master's programmes. She will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the MA Sociology, MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice, MA Social Research Methods, Master of Social Work including course structure, modules or options for your dissertation.

Drop-in session will be held: 

  • Thursday, 1 May 2025, 13:00-14:00 and 16:00-17:00 (UK time)

 

To join this session, complete this registration form.