MSc Global Sociology: Challenges, Interventions and Action at University of Southampton

Explore global social issues and discover fundamental concepts in global sociology and how these relate to contemporary social problems. a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) - you'll usually study for around 15 weeks and will not need to write a dissertation Your modules and fees may vary if you choose a different study option.

Faculty: Social Sciences  |  Department: Sociology, social policy and criminology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme is studied over 12 months full–time. The taught part of this course is made up of 30 study weeks divided into 2 semesters. Once you’ve successfully completed the taught element of the course you’ll undertake a 3 month period of supervised research for your master’s dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including charitable, counselling and voluntary organisations, law firms, local and central government, media companies, marketing and pr firms, the nhs, police and probation services. Careers directly related to the course include advice worker, community development worker, university lecturer, housing manager, marketing executive, police officer, policy officer, secondary school teacher.

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