MSc Sociology at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The MSc Sociology develops a critical understanding of society and the research and analytical skills needed for careers in the public and voluntary sectors. Students choose a General or Global Migrations pathway.

Department: School of Social & Political Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two core courses (Current Issues in Social Theory; PGT Research Design in Practice) and four options on the General Pathway, such as Class and Stratification, Global Ethnography and Racial Justice and the City, followed by an MSc dissertation project.

Career pathways

Graduates enter community organisations, NGOs, third sector organisations, policy-making bodies and local and national governments, or progress to doctoral research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in a Social Science, Humanities or Arts subject. Work experience may be considered in lieu of qualifications with a CV. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 92 overall (tests taken from 21 January 2026); PTE Academic (test centre) 65 overall with Reading 60, Listening 60, Speaking 65, Writing 60. Other tests are accepted and a University pre-sessional course can also meet the requirement. Applications for September 2027 entry: UK applicants by 24 August 2027; international applicants apply in rounds from 1 October 2026 to 8 July 2027 (final decision date 29 July 2027).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 a year (2027/28). Home and rest-of-UK full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 27,390 a year (2027/28). International and EU full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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