Social Studies postgraduate degrees in Central England

24 universities offer 142 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate social studies degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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Anglia Ruskin University

11 social-studies courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 87th
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I love the support and population diversity. No discrimination and lovely place. The improving part, should be the student housing. They should be available during weekends. Can in Friday evening and now had to wait till Monday but they are nice. Also be price a bit much that chelmfords campus . I’ll let you on if I notice another thing cause I’m new here

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Sociology MA
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Year 1
  • Contemporary Social Theory
  • Major Project
  • Postgraduate Research Methods
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University of Birmingham

11 social-studies courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 15th
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I am a mature distance learning student, completing my MA in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics. The online platform is easy to use and the digital library is expansive. All staff have been easy to contact when I need any support, including IT, Finance, Admin, my personal tutor and teaching staff. I have been assigned a mentor to help me stay connected with university life and the Philosophy department. The modules are contemporary, as are the course materials. The student cohort is diverse and we all connect to the course flexibly, from different time zones. I receive a weekly events newsletter which has plenty of options for attending online webinars and socials.

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University of Essex Online

4 social-studies courses
star rating 3.5
4 reviews
YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
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I think I have chosen the best university I love how they support the student how the environment is . It’s fantastic and so friendly for me . Whenever I had i problem I emailed them and they were always available for me through everything from module assignments to helping anything . the next I wanna say is my university teachers they teach quite well I can understand it very easily even in one lecture I can learn all the things that are meant to be learned. And last one is the education system the module lectures and chapters they gave us is very good and helpful for us to understand each and everything about the topic the most important thing for me is educational system and my university Essex online university have the best system I can say that they are amazing teacher amazing students and very helpful stuff always their for us great university for me .

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University of East Anglia UEA

3 social-studies courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 28th
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As an international student, one of the most rewarding aspects of my university experience has been the supportive and student-friendly environment. Adjusting to a new country and education system can be challenging, but the university’s approachable faculty, student services, and peer support made the transition much smoother. The staff are always willing to help, and there are numerous resources available to assist with academic, personal, and cultural adaptation. The university’s inclusivity is another key strength. It celebrates diversity and provides a space where everyone feels respected and valued, regardless of their background or nationality. This inclusive atmosphere has helped me build meaningful connections and collaborate with people from all over the world, enriching my learning and broadening my perspective. Furthermore, the welcoming and accessible environment has made a huge difference. From orientation events to student societies, there are constant efforts to make international students feel at home. The campus facilities, online learning tools, and support services are highly accessible, ensuring that all students can participate fully in academic and social activities. If I can point out something that can be improved is Food. It’s funny how something as simple as food can make such a big difference in how “at home” you feel in a new country. Encouraging more international food options on campus or hosting cultural food events could make a meaningful (and delicious!) improvement to student life.

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Birmingham Newman University

1 social-studies courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 97th
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WUSCA ranking: 6th
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Studying at Birmingham Newman University has been a really positive experience overall. One of the best aspects is the strong sense of community — it’s a smaller university, which makes it feel more supportive and personal. Lecturers are approachable and genuinely invested in students’ progress, and it’s much easier to build relationships with both staff and classmates compared to larger universities. Another highlight is the campus environment. It’s compact and easy to navigate, with a friendly atmosphere that helps you feel comfortable quickly. The focus on student wellbeing and support services is also a big plus, especially during busy or stressful periods. That said, there are areas that could be improved. Because it’s a smaller university, facilities and resources can feel a bit limited compared to bigger institutions. There could also be more variety in extracurricular activities and societies to give students a wider university experience. Overall, it’s a great place to study if you value a close-knit, supportive environment, but expanding resources and opportunities would make the experience even better.

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Coventry University

2 social-studies courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 55th
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WUSCA ranking: 28th
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From my perspective of being a student at coventry university id like to say how good the physical location and quality of all the facilites are. the design, layout, and ease of access for botth the engineering building and the library are excillent, student life here is great too, i currently live in a rental-based accommodation with 4 people, and it works quite well. Personally I couldnt fault the university with anything as I believe it is perfectly equipped to fullfil all its students needs.

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Nottingham Trent University

3 social-studies courses EAST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 46th
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WUSCA ranking: 13th
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Best aspects of NTU is the location, Brackenhurst campus has a loads of outdoor space for you and your friends to study or just have a drink. The worst aspects of NTU is probably the security as I don’t think they take matters as seriously as they should.

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MA Sociology
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Year 1
  • Contemporary Approaches to Public Sociology
  • Dissertation
  • Researching Methods in Public Society
  • Service Learning
  • Theorising Public Sociology
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MA Criminology
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  • Approaches to Criminological Theory and Research Methods
  • Contemporary Criminal Justice Policy and Practice
  • Crime, Community and Neighbourhood
  • Offender Management, Policing and Crime Reduction
  • Work-Based Research Project
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Birmingham City University

2 social-studies courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 67th
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WUSCA ranking: 78th
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Studying at Birmingham City University in the Curzon building is great because of the modern facilities, comfortable study spaces, and central location, which makes everything convenient. It could be improved by adding more quiet study areas during busy times and better communication about timetable updates.

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Criminology - MA
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Year 1
  • Contemporary Criminological Thought
  • Crime Online and Public Criminology
  • Criminology / Security Studies Dissertation
  • Prisons and Punishment: Local and Global
  • Research Methods
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University of Nottingham

8 social-studies courses EAST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 17th
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Best aspect is the wonderful array of societies and extra curricular activities on campus, including my personal favourite Musicality! Worst part is probably the obscene charge for student card replacements, mine was stolen and I was still asked to pay £15!

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University of Worcester

5 social-studies courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 57th
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WUSCA ranking: 62th
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University of Worcester is friendly and inviting , the green spaces are brilliant and really bring a sense of zen to uni life. The students union has a lot to offer and are very supportive. Aswell as this the hangar has everything you need for socialising. The support of staff is second to none . The only thing I would say is the parking is very expensive and sometimes I would prefer all of my course related lectures on one campus rather than split across two

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Sociology MRes
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Year 1
  • MHCA4001 Research Approaches in the Humanities and Arts
  • MHCA4002 Thesis Preparation Module
  • MHCA4005 MRes Research Project
  • RSDP 4001 Developing as a Researcher
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Sociology PhD
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  • RSDP4001: Developing as a Researcher
  • RSDP4002: Approaches to Research 1
  • RSDP4003: Approaches to Research 2
  • RSDP4004: Planning Your Research Project
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