Masters courses

Study in the Department of Sociological Studies and you will join a social science department with a proud and distinguished history.

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We offer students a distinctly interdisciplinary experience, bringing together sociologists, social policy analysts, social workers and experts in digital society under one roof. The Department has an established international reputation for world-leading interdisciplinary research in relation to: Science, Technology and Society, Inter-Generational Dynamics and Global and International Dimensions of Social Change.

Our research has a direct impact on people, organisations and policy making. As a postgraduate student, you will be a key part of the academic culture of the Department. Our Departmental community incorporates people from both local and global contexts, leading to a uniquely cosmopolitan postgraduate experience.

We offer postgraduate taught courses that focus on either training for work or continuing on to academic research. All of our taught courses are informed by our vibrant research culture so what you learn is based on the very latest developments in the field. In addition, our academic and research staff often engage in external consultancies, bringing the latest knowledge in practice into their teaching.

Our courses

Sociology MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Driven by the research of leading academics, this course will equip you with advanced research methods and a deep understanding of core sociological concepts.

Digital Media and Society MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Explore the dynamic relationship between digital media and society through a sociological lens. Throughout this course you'll investigate the latest digital media developments, data and algorithms in terms of a range of social issues, such as gender, race, health, intimacy, surveillance and activism. You will gain valuable skills in qualitative, quantitative and digital methods.

Social Work MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 2 years Full-time
  • Accredited

Develop your understanding of the theories surrounding social work, as well as their practical implications, to become a professionally competent, reflective and analytical social work practitioner.

  • Funding available
  • Industry placement

International Development MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Learn about social and environmental justice, rural and urban development, citizenship and sustainability and develop a global network of expertise through industry and sector specialists.

Continuing Professional Development

We are pleased to be able to add a modular route to our postgraduate continuing professional development (CPD) activity in Advanced Professional Practice, as an alternative option to our MA in Advanced Professional Practice.

Postgraduate Taught

Advanced Professional Practice (CPD)

This course allows for professional and qualified practitioners to continue their development over a longer period of time, steadily working towards a qualification over a time period that suits them best. The course allows the choice of up to three modules a year, with each one building towards a qualification.

Related information

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Postgraduate online open day

Become part of our community of talented postgraduate students. Join us at our online open day on Wednesday 27 November 2024.

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