Sociology MSc
University of Portsmouth
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Overview Sociology helps us understand how society works, connecting the dots between individual lives and the structures they live in. Studying a Masters in Sociology can completely change the way you view the world around you, developing you as a skilled researcher, excellent critical thinker, robust theorist and agent for change. On this MSc Sociology degree, youll explore all aspects of social life, because it all matters. Youll cover topics such as identity, intimacy, wellbeing, popular ...Read more

Overview Sociology helps us understand how society works, connecting the dots between individual lives and the structures they live in. Studying a Master's in Sociology can completely change the way you view the world around you, developing you as a skilled researcher, excellent critical thinker, robust theorist and agent for change. On this MSc Sociology degree, you'll explore all aspects of social life, because it all matters. You'll cover topics such as identity, intimacy, wellbeing, popular culture, consumption, colonialism, global inequalities, social media, feminism, racism and sustainability. You don't need to have studied sociology before, but we hope you'll have a passion for understanding social issues and a desire to make a difference. You'll use qualitative and quantitative research methods to generate reliable data and insights, and ultimately deepen your knowledge on these issues. Once you graduate, you'll have skills and awareness to succeed further in a huge range of careers, such as social research, policy making, law, social work, charity or community work, marketing, advertising, teaching or human resource management.

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84/279
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Wiktoria
19 Jun 25

The library facilities are amazing. However, especially during exam times, there would not be enough space, so it would be nice if it was a bit bigger. The gym facilities were..Read more

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19 Jun 25

Loved the friendly environment and how convenient it is to move around the university buildings...Read more

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A minimum of a second-class honours degree in Sociology or other relevant subject.

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£10,900 per year

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£17,900 per year

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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a small and lively island city that contains everything students need....

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University House, Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2UP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Portsmouth & Southsea  0.1 miles away

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