Sociology MA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 4 years. 73% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £24,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is A*AA.
A-Level Entry
A*AA
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
72.84%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£24,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Sociology examines how individual choices are affected by wider social forces, and how they can be understood by placing them in their social context.
You will study:
* the relationship between individuals and groups
* issues of belonging and identity
* the social causes of cooperation and conflict
* the way societies and social institutions are formed and how they change over time
You will also learn to compare different national contexts, and understand contemporary social issues from a global perspective.
Staff at the University of Edinburgh carry out research on a variety of topics and offer teaching related to their research. If you choose to study with us you will be exposed to a range of topics, ideas and approaches to sociology.
Entry Requirements
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Edinburgh
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Sociology
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £24,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ