Overview

You’ll build skills in data analysis, research design and sociological theory, and engage in research on topics such as environment and social change, gender, race and inequality, family, social demography, and stress and mental health. The Sociology master’s program from University of New Hampshire culminates in an original research thesis project, and these analytical and research skills will prepare you for a wide range of careers in research, education, health and human services, law, business, public policy and government.

Why choose this program?

At UNH, you’ll be supported by world-class faculty and outstanding facilities as you advance toward a career or doctoral studies. The Crimes against Children Research Center and Prevention Innovations Research Center provide high-quality research and statistics to the public, policymakers, community organizations, law enforcement personnel and child-welfare practitioners.

The Carsey School of Public Policy is a resource for research, leadership development and engaged scholarship. UNH’s location near urban and rural communities will give you a variety of research options.

Career Areas

Business
Conflict resolution
Criminology
Education
Juvenile court
Law
Nonprofit organizations
Public policy
Research
Social work

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pro-seminar

Sociological Methods: Intermediate Social Statistics

Sociological Methods: Research Design

Sociological Theory

Master's Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Application fee: $65
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Letters of recommendation: 3 required
Test Scores: GRE Required
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31575 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29210 USD / year

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In-State

14880 USD / year

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