Sociology

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.