Overview

Explore a range of debates within the so-called 'cultural turn' in sociological studies, including theoretical and substantive elements. Get to know the work of important thinkers in social and cultural theory, as well as the role of cultural explanations within theories of race and ethnicity, class, gender relations, sexuality and the sociology of religion (among others) with the Social and Cultural Theory programme from University of Bristol .

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Culture

The Theory and Politics of Multiculturalism

Interpreting Gender

Religion and Politics in the West

Religion, Ethnicity and Value Change

Contemporary Sociological Theory

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-27 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-09-21 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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88

OR

4.5

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Sociology View 250 other Masters in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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88

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4.5

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in any discipline.

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Tuition Fees

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30400 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

15200 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Home: part-time

£7,600 per year

Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

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