Sociology and Research Methods

This Masters in Sociology & Research Methods will provide you with research skills for qualitative and quantitative social investigation and theoretical knowledge of key problems in the philosophy of social science.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME
- You will develop your knowledge of sociology, including a critical understanding of social theory and a knowledge of empirical research studies.

- The programme will provide you with an advanced education in sociology, but can also serve as preparation for further sociological research in a PhD, to which many of our students successfully progress.

- It will provide you with the Economic & Social Research Council-required level of research training in the pathway of sociology.

- 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 four core courses and two optional courses, and complete a dissertation.

Core courses
Current Issues in Social Theory
Qualitative Research Methods
Quantitative Data Analysis
Research Design

Optional courses may include
A Public Social Science for Social Justice.
Class and Stratification
Gender Relations (Contemporary Critical Approaches)
Introduction To Social Theory For Researchers
Sexualities And Society