Social Studies postgraduate degrees in Manchester

4 universities offer 29 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate social studies degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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The University of Law

1 social-studies courses LONDON
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What students say about social-studies

The campus enviroment makes it feel enjoyable and able to study well. Makes uni life an dxciting experience, The places it could improve on are same social events, more opportunitys to help students grow and suceed after uni.

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Manchester Metropolitan University

3 social-studies courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 47th
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WUSCA ranking: 4th
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The best aspects are the student union and the facilities available. I think it could be improved if we had more books generally available at the library without requiring click and collect, since right now the library feels like a study space but not a real library.

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MA Applied Criminology
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Year 1
  • Dissertation
  • Impact
  • Justice
  • Methods
  • Participatory Research
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MA Social Research
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Year 1
  • Contemporary Issues in Education, Childhood and Youth
  • Disciplinarities: Re-searching Beyond Boundaries
  • Further Qualitative Methods
  • Further Quantitative Methods
  • Independent Research Project
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University of Salford

3 social-studies courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 72nd
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WUSCA ranking: 35th
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What students say about social-studies

University of Salford is a great place to study because it offers strong industry connections, modern facilities, and practical learning opportunities that prepare students for real careers. Its location near Manchester provides access to a vibrant city, diverse culture, and many professional networks, while the campus itself offers supportive learning spaces, libraries, and collaborative environments. The university also emphasizes employability through placements, industry-led projects, and partnerships with businesses. However, it could be improved by expanding student support services, increasing study and social spaces during busy periods, and providing more affordable accommodation options to better support students’ wellbeing and academic success.

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Year 1
  • Applied Research in Practice
  • Making Methods
  • Social Sciences Postgraduate Dissertation
  • Supporting Research: Leadership and Impact
  • Changing Lives: Living with Justice and Injustice
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University of Manchester

22 social-studies courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 20th
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WUSCA ranking: 32th
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Worst is library computers, they have to include usbc for computer extension. I like the organisation I wish they had more international student support considering we’re paying 3x more for the same thing

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MA Anthropological Research
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Year 1
  • Independent Theoretical & Ethnographic Analysis I
  • Independent Theoretical Ethnographic Analysis II
  • Introduction to Quantitative Methods
  • Issues in Ethnographic Research I
  • Issues in Ethnographic Research II
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MA Criminology
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  • Advanced Theoretical Criminology
  • Criminal Justice Research & Policy
  • Dissertation (MA Criminology)
  • Evaluating Policy & Practice
  • Research Design
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