Sociology

University of Glasgow
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Sociology

About this course

The Masters in Sociology will develop a critical understanding of sociology, through enhanced knowledge of empirical studies and sophistication in the use of theoretical skills.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • The programme will develop your knowledge of the different theoretical and analytical approaches in sociology, together with knowledge of empirical studies in social research, while enabling you to focus in depth upon particular areas of sociology.

  • You will also be given some research methods training.

  • Sociology at Glasgow is ranked 4th in the UK by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and 4th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2025.

    PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take two core and four optional courses.

    You will also produce a sustained account of research in a chosen area, and conduct empirical or theoretical research in that area, through a dissertation project.

    Core courses Current Issues in Social Theory PGT Research Design in Practice

    Optional courses Anthropology of Global Health Diaspora: The Experience of Migration, Displacement and Difference The Disabling Society Gender diversity Class and Stratification Gender Relations (Contemporary Critical Approaches) Rethinking Justice Racism And Capitalist Modernity Religion In Society

    You will need to take at least three courses from this list. One additional course may be chosen from other subjects within the School of Social & Political Sciences.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Glasgow

    Part-time

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Glasgow

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    2319 Teaching professionals
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    4112 Local government administrative occupations
    2434 Business and related research professionals

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Glasgow
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Sociology

    Offered by

    University of Glasgow

    Glasgow

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