Sociology Degrees in the UK

The Sociology and Data Science MSc combines advanced sociological training with rigorous data science skills to equip you with the tools to analyse and interpret complex social data. Through a curriculum that integrates sociological theory with cutting-edge data science techniques, you will explore pressing social issues using computational methods, quantitative analysis, and statistical software.

Examine societies past and present from historical and sociological perspectives.

Do you wish to understand the nature of social and political change at global, national and local levels? How about the roles of globalisation, modernity and identity in shaping these dynamics? Are you interested in social justice? Criminal justice? Do you wish to understand how, why and whom we punish? Do you wish to examine how crime and society are controlled and by whom? If so, criminology and sociology is the degree for you; exciting, contemporary and relevant.

This degree programme is an opportunity to study both Social Policy and Sociology within an interdisciplinary social sciences context. This BSc Sociology and Social Policy programme combines Social Policy, the study of how societies respond to human needs and seek to promote the well-being of their members, with Sociology, which is dedicated to the study of social life as found in groups, institutions and societies.

This is one of several specialist routes available in our BA (Honours) Social Sciences (R23) degree. Alongside studying the interdisciplinary social sciences, you’ll have the opportunity to explore how sociologists make sense of social worlds, investigating topical issues such as immigration, social networking, and adolescent mental health.

The program focuses on giving students a deep understanding of the political and social dynamics in Russia and Eastern Europe. It explores topics like post-communist transitions, state-building, political change, and societal developments in the regi…

Choose our Sociology and Social Policy degree and you will gain expertise in theorising about and undertaking research on a range of social issues and social policies.

BA in Social Policy and Sociology Social Policy students learn how to tackle major policy problems. They do this by applying core concepts from social science to intractable social problems such as gender inequality, eldercare, children's rights, and climate change. As an applied and critical social science, you will gain knowledge and understanding of contemporary government policies and consider how we can achieve improvements.

The Sociology and Social Inequalities MSc offers advanced sociological training with a dedicated focus on understanding and addressing social inequalities. Through a curriculum that combines rigorous methodological training with an interdisciplinary approach, you will explore the roots, mechanisms, and impacts of inequality across individual, community, national, and global contexts. Topics that may be covered include intersections of race, gender, social class, social justice, the climate crisis, AI and new technology, and the paths towards creating a more equitable future. It can be studied on campus or online, giving you the flexibility to engage with the programme from anywhere in the world.

How can sociology engage with the most significant challenges facing societies today and the patterns and dynamics of contemporary social life? Through an introduction to the sociological imagination and sociology as a craft and vocation, you will study core themes of sociology at an advanced level to develop your capacity to think critically and sociologically.

This programme reflects the expertise of our School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies in research methods training. It provides comprehensive training in the whole process of research conceptualisation, design and operationalization. The programme is particularly suitable for those seeking a career as a social science researcher or going on to a PhD, including the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)-funded doctoral study.

The Sociology of Education MA is designed to guide you 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.

BA in Sociology Sociology is a discipline concerned with the explanation of social life and human behavior. It equips students with the skills to understand the breadth of social experience, ranging from the global (including power and politics, norms, religion, conflict and peace, the digital world, climate change, racism, sexism, and other forms of inequality) to the personal (including family life, intimacy, emotions, beliefs, and mental health).

Sociology is dedicated to the study of social life as found in groups, institutions and societies. It provides the critical tools for understanding all aspects of social conduct, from the intricacies of face-to-face interactions, how individual actions and beliefs shape and are shaped by the world around them, and how economic forces shape and are shaped by global society.

Choose Sociology at the University of Westminster and you'll never think about society in the same way again. Studying with us means engaging with a dynamic 21st-century subject and exploring current social issues and debates, using the latest research methods.

The Sociology MSc provides you with the critical skills needed to analyse the defining issues of our time. Through a curriculum that emphasises a plurality of perspectives and rigorous methodological training, you will explore diverse sociological approaches to social change, cultural norms, institutions, and the complexities of the modern world. Topics that may be covered include race and gender dynamics, the climate crisis, wealth and income distribution, mental health and wellbeing, immigration, data-empowered societies and the impact of AI, social inequalities and injustices, and LGBTQ+ rights.

This programme allows you to extend your core sociological knowledge and understanding. It will also bolster your understanding of the subject if your background is in a related area, but you do not have specialist knowledge of sociology. The key learning goals are to develop your critical use and comprehension of social theory while gaining a grounding in methodologies and techniques of enquiry.