541 Master's in Sociology in Europe

How can we improve the interaction between science and society? What societal and ethical responsibilities do scientific experts have? What does it take for scientific knowledge to make an impact outside of the laboratory? If you are interested in question like these, enrol in this Master’s specialisation to learn how science and society shape each other and how to make science better—for us.

What is the human experience – and cost – of war? Looking beyond the dates and battlefield details of typical military history, this War, Culture and Society degree from University of Essex raises urgent questions about why societies go to war. You will engage with diverse perspectives on violence and conflict in the modern period, and examine case studies from all over the world.

This Social Science Research degree at the Queen's University Belfast provides practical, career-orientated training in social science research methods, including research design, data collection and data analysis relating to both qualitative and quantitative modes of inquiry.

Established in 1959, the Ergonomics and Human Factors degree programme from Loughborough University will develop your understanding of the field across a range of sectors, examining how best to ensure a good fit between people, their actions, the objects they use and the environments which they occupy.

Develop wide-ranging and specialist expertise in research methods for social sciences. Prepare for your future studies or follow your own research interests with this Social Research Methods degree offered at University of Sussex.

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Social Entrepreneurship - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Goldsmiths, University of London.

The innovative Sociology of Sustainability and Global Challenges course at University College Cork analyses the globalisation of poverty and inequality and explores alternative strategies of development.

This Social Research course from Lancaster University is ideal for those preparing for doctoral study or seeking research expertise for careers in policy, public service, think tanks, or the voluntary sector.

The Sociology programme from The University of Exeter will draw on the department’s research strengths and interdisciplinary outlook to provide students with a sound foundation in sociology at postgraduate level. 

This one-year Sociology (Youth, Community and Social Regeneration) - Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Ireland at University of Limerick offers successful students guaranteed progression* to a range of partner universities.

This Human Rights and Global Ethics (Distance Learning) course offered at the University of Leicester combines the study of the main theories and concepts related to human rights and global ethics with detailed empirical analysis of issues such as intelligence, slavery, citizenship, refugees, animal rights, security and war.

This one-year Inequality and Society - Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Sunderland offers successful students guaranteed progression to the University of Sunderland.

Are you interested in the field of Human Resource Studies, Methods and Statistics, Organization and Management Studies, Sociology, Social Psychology (Economic Psychology, or Work and Organizational Psychology), but want more focus on research and research skills? Then the two-year Research Master in Social and Behavioral Sciences is the perfect fit for you. Specialize by choosing 1 of 7 profiles.

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Anthropology and Museum Practice - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Goldsmiths, University of London.

The Social Data Science (2 Years) at Central European University (CEU) teaches students strong foundations in data science and computational social science before progressing to advanced specialization, the research internship, and the master's thesis.  

The course provides high quality methodological training to master’s students who wish to undertake research in their professional work or who wish to undertake a PhD. It is particularly suitable for people working in health and social care and is taught by a team of social scientists with extensive experience in teaching health professionals. 

The Social Anthropology and Intensive Language at SOAS University of London will teach you all about people, cultures and societies around the world. It takes cultures on their own terms, and values the importance of culture to helping us understand the world we live in.

The Social Data Science (1 Year) programme at Central European University (CEU) is a full-time program offering advanced training in data science methods to understand and address complex societal challenges.  

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Organizational Behaviour - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Birkbeck, University of London.

There can be no crime without society. Combining the specialist study of criminology with a broad approach to sociological questions, the Sociology and Criminology programme from University of Essex emboldens you to study crime, criminals, and criminal justice within wider social contexts. Understanding society is key to understand every other phenomenon within it, including crime.