BSocSc Sociology at University of Manchester

Year of entry: 2027. Study at a UK Top 5 university for Sociology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026). Join one of the UK’s largest and most influential groups of sociologists. The University of Manchester has a rich history of sociological research, and our city has been a hotbed for radical thinking for centuries, particularly during the Industrial Revolution.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 or 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In Year 1, you will be introduced to sociological theory, social research methods and begin to develop skills around critical analysis and the sociological imagination. Whether you've studied sociology previously or are new to the subject, we'll provide you with an in-depth foundation to the field. Year 1 compulsory units include Contested Foundations of Social Thought, Contemporary Social Thought, Researching Culture and Society.

Career pathways

The University of Manchester has an excellent reputation for employability. We are currently the UK's most targeted university by the top 100 employers in the UK and have ranked in the top two for over 10 years (High Fliers Graduate Market Report, 2015- 2026).

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