MSc Sociology at Durham University

This academically-stimulating course draws on current research to examine the ways in which societies, cultures, institutions and practices are formed, organised and constituted, and how they change over time. The MSc in Sociology equips you with an advanced and critical understanding of sociological theories and perspectives, and how they are applied to contemporary issues and social transformations. It paves the way into careers in a range of fields, from government and NGOs to charitable organisations, social research and teaching.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Sociology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules such as 'Public Sociology: Theory and Practice' develop your understanding of the use of sociological inquiry to inform social change in the contemporary world, while 'Researching Society, Policy and Practice' provides a thorough grounding in the main approaches and methods of social research, and how it is used to inform social welfare policy and practice. Compulsory modules include Public Sociology: Theory and Practice, Researching Society, Policy and Practice, Dissertation.

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