Social Studies postgraduate degrees in North West England

12 universities offer 57 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate social studies degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Chester

2 social-studies courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 76th
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WUSCA ranking: 5th
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Everyone I have met has been friendly and helpful. There are plenty of societies to join and the student union bar is great for a bit of socialisation on the side. I wish there were more green spaces to sit and quiet areas like the library dotted around. Parking is a bit hit and miss but there's plenty of buses.

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The University of Law

1 social-studies courses LONDON
WUSCA ranking: 91th
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I really enjoyed my academic experience at the University of Law so far. I love the location and the support they offer for students. I wish we had student halls, but hopefully this will be implemented in the future. There are lots of events at uni, but I wish they happened more frequently. I met some amazing people in class and I am looking forward to the next years!

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Lancaster University

4 social-studies courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 12th
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WUSCA ranking: 66th
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Best aspects: The university provides a supportive learning environment with helpful lecturers and good academic resources. The campus is generally welcoming, and there are plenty of opportunities to develop skills both academically and personally. Worst aspects / Improvements: One issue that needs improvement is the heating and hot water system, as it does not always work properly. At times, students only have access to cold water, which can be uncomfortable and difficult, especially for students who are sensitive or have health issues related to cold temperatures. Ensuring reliable heating and hot water would greatly improve student comfort and wellbeing.

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  • Education, Activism and Global Social Movements
  • Promoting Social Justice through Education
  • Understanding Social Justice Internationally: Issues, Theories and Approaches
  • Researching Social Justice
  • Social Justice in Institutions and Organisations
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Criminology PhD
clock icon 3 years full time
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Liverpool John Moores University

3 social-studies courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 52nd
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WUSCA ranking: 18th
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Best - course team deliver the course well, uni has lots of facilities and is generally clean and smart looking, central location makes it easier for commuting students Worst - lack of library facilities in main building, lack of space in cafes, needs more tables

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MSc Forensic Anthropology
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • Forensic Anthropology Dissertation
  • Forensic Research Methods
  • Human Identification and Forensic DNA
  • Law and Court Room Skills
  • Taphonomy and Trauma Analysis
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Liverpool Hope University

2 social-studies courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 64th
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WUSCA ranking: 37th
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The best aspect of the uni experience would be the campus. There are many things to do here, as long as you actually head over to the Hope Park campus. I didn’t do this for the first two years but did in the final year and it was life changing!

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Sociology MA
clock icon 27 months part time
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  • Advanced Research for Social Change
  • Advanced Social Theory
  • Contemporary Inequalities
  • Dissertation/Research Project
  • Political Sociology
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  • Community Empowerment for Social Change
  • Critical Themes and Issues Influencing Contemporary Practice
  • Dissertation Preparation and Research Methods
  • MA Dissertation
  • Managing Youth and Community Development
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University of Lancashire

7 social-studies courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 50th
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WUSCA ranking: 51th
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UCLan is a great place to study because of its friendly staff, diverse student community, and excellent facilities like the library and sports centre. It provides strong academic and personal support. One area for improvement could be creating more study spaces during exam periods and adding more campus events to bring students together.

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MA Criminology
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • CJ4011:Theory & Methods in Criminology
  • CJ4012:Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice
  • CJ4017:Dissertation
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  • Community Research Project
  • Global Project Development
  • International Community Development
  • International Social Work
  • Social Policy in Practice
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Edge Hill University

1 social-studies courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 54th
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WUSCA ranking: 47th
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The commute links are very convenient as someone who has to travel from peripheries of Manchester .St James campus is very arranged and plentiful spaces and resources for students like myself however I must say there isn’t much of a social aspect example societies or events going on I believe due to it not being Edge Hills main campus However since my course is placement based when we do arrive to campus we naturally socialise and she one another’s experiences .Overall Univeristy social aspect is amazing considering lots of places to go since on Oxford Road Would be nice to have some events or even go to Main campus as a whole

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Year 1
  • Organisational Research
  • Financial Decision Making
  • Collaborative Innovation
  • Leadership Skills and Practice
  • International Strategic Management
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University of Salford

3 social-studies courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 72nd
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WUSCA ranking: 93th
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I love my university so much!!! It feels like everyone is connected together, and it feels like a well-structured and connected community. I would maybe like to see a bit more interaction with topics regarding mental health (especially in men, young men and boys). But overall, it's a great place to study and there the views are so great.

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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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Manchester Metropolitan University

3 social-studies courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 47th
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WUSCA ranking: 76th
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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
clock icon 1 year full time
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  • Dissertation
  • Impact
  • Justice
  • Methods
  • Participatory Research
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MA Social Research
clock icon 1 year full time
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  • 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 Liverpool

7 social-studies courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 29th
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WUSCA ranking: 14th
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It’s a great place to study because the campus and the convenience of the student accommodations/ houses near campus is good. It is also good teaching wise as most of the professors are top tier. What could be improved is that the support is horrible. When students are stressed we don’t know where to go especially the team of law is not supportive, even the professors are more supportive. It’s hard to be understood by them or to get some clarity. I wish they’d be more helpful

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Sociolinguistics PhD
clock icon 4 years part time
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