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MSc Sociology

University of Bristol

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Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Clifton Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This programme gives you the opportunity to extend your core sociological knowledge and understanding. It will also bolster your understanding of the subject if your background is in a related area, but you do not have specialist knowledge of sociology.The key learning goals are to develop your critical use and comprehension of social theory, while gaining a grounding in methodologies and techniques of enquiry. There is also a focus on distinctive, substantive sociological topics, such as ethnicity, multiculturalism, gender, sexuality, social movement, digital and technology, religion, and culture.The dissertation gives you the opportunity to pursue a sociological project of your choice in greater depth, while still providing close academic supervision.

Application deadline

08/08/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 29,600per year

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University information

University of Bristol

University of Bristol

University of Bristol

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    University of Bristol, Beacon House, Queens Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1QU, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    8th out of 101 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    164 78%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    20th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    54th

    29

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