1.1k Master's degrees in Sociology

The Sociology program at California State University Northridge provides advanced training in the core areas of sociological theory and research methods, as well as specialized studies in a number of areas, including culture, gender, sexuality, political sociology, race/ethnicity, social movements, sociology of education, evaluation research, immigration, health and social psychology.

The Social Justice degree from Loyola University Chicago is designed to prepare tomorrow's “change agents” to bring advocacy, service, and equity to underserved and underrepresented communities.

The Sociology programme at the University of South Florida offers a comprehensive master level education. This public study mode course provides students with advanced analytical tools to examine social structures and human behaviour. It is designed for those seeking deep expertise in social research and theoretical application.

An MA in Sociology  at University of Hawaii at Manoa opens the door to a variety of occupations and can also be a strong complement to professional or academic training in other fields.  

The Rural Sociology programme at Auburn University is a Master of Science degree designed to address the challenges of rural communities. This full-time postgraduate course provides students with the technical skills to evaluate resource extraction and social structures. It is delivered on-campus with a focus on research and theory.

The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies M.A. at Georgia State University is a comprehensive postgraduate programme. Delivered in a public study mode over two years, this degree type focuses on intersectional analysis. Students explore the complex links between gender, race, and sexuality through diverse academic lenses.

Graduate study in the Department of Sociology at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign prepares students for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). 

The Social Foundations of Education M.S. at Georgia State University is a 36-credit master's programme delivered in a flexible online study mode. This interdisciplinary course explores educational inequities through the lenses of race, class, and gender, typically completed over four semesters or 1.5 years of study.

This Political Sociology (Russia and Eastern Europe) MA programme offered at the University College London (UCL) provides students with the opportunity to study key concepts and approaches in political sociology and theoretical debates about the relationship between state and society, and identity and power. 

Our research students benefit immensely from a vibrant research community, a supportive environment and many opportunities to engage critically with academic research and contemporary issues. They are immersed in a research culture which situates legal studies in its historical, social and economic context.

In the Sociology of Culture, Media and the Arts programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam, you will gain in-depth knowledge of the main theoretical insights into, and academic debates within, the field of media, culture and sociology.

The MA in War and Society at Swansea University offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationship between warfare and societal change. This full-time, one-year programme is designed to deepen your understanding of historical and contemporary conflicts, equipping you with the analytical skills necessary for critical engagement in this field.

The Master's Programme in Applied Social Research at Stockholm University is a specialized and research-oriented Master's programme with the objective of training highly qualified sociologists with special skills in statistical and other quantitative methods. 

Sociology from University of Malta offers you the unique possibility to investigate any topic of your choosing in the field of sociology

The Master Sociology at the London School of Economics and Political Science is a full-time, 12-month programme. This public study mode course develops critical research skills to address global social issues. Students engage with world-leading experts to master sociological theories and advanced analytical methods.

The Sociology of Education MA programme offered at the University College London (UCL) will guide students through the latest theories, concepts and research in the sociology of education, exploring the wider political, social and cultural contexts of policy and practice in education. 

The complexity of society demands a multidisciplinary approach. The Master Programme in Social Sciences - Digital Media and Society at Uppsala University, includes a number of disciplinary branches, which together shed light on several aspects of social practices, institutions and processes, at present and in a historical perspective.

The MPhil/PhD in Visual Sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London is a research degree designed for both full-time and part-time students. This programme spans 3-4 years for full-time attendees and 4-6 years for part-time learners, allowing for an in-depth exploration of sociological topics through innovative methodologies.

The M.A. in Anthropology, Social at York University is a full-time public programme delivered over five terms. It focuses on contemporary societies through coursework and a major research paper. Students benefit from supportive supervision and a flexible curriculum designed for independent thinkers and professional researchers.

This Media, Campaigning and Social Change programme from University of Westminster is an innovative postgraduate qualification, that aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to develop and analyse campaigns and activism for progressive social change, with a focus on the role of communications and the media.