Overview

The teaching includes all areas of contemporary sociology but we have particular expertise in the fields of socio-cultural change, gender and sexuality, and; consumption and sustainability.

The Sociology MA from the The University of Manchester is the perfect course to develop your analytical and investigative skills, training you in methods of social investigation in order to equip you with the ability for independent thinking, research and analysis, setting you up perfectly for the world of employment.

Career opportunities

Many MA students go on to take research degrees (PhD) however, the skills gained on this course can be put to use in a variety of career paths, such as:

education;

social and community work (related to a range of areas such as welfare advice, working with families or dealing with issues such as homelessness and mental health problems);

human resources; and

Working in the media.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Network Analysis: Concepts and Measures;

Theories of Gender and Sexuality;

Urban Sociology;

Environmental Activism and Advocacy;

Philosophical and Methodological;

Theories of social relations, networks, and social structure;

The Sociology of the Environment and Sustainability

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

They require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in Sociology or a Social Science subject for direct entry to the MA programme.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

13000 GBP / year

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Additional Details

MA (part-time)

UK students (per annum): £6,500

International, including EU, students (per annum): £12,750

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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