Sociology postgraduate degrees in Central England

24 universities offer 112 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate sociology degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Essex Online

3 sociology 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 Birmingham

9 sociology 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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MA Sociology
clock icon 1 year full time
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  • Dissertation
  • Transforming Identities
  • Transforming Societies
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University of Worcester

4 sociology courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 57th
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WUSCA ranking: 62th
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The best thing for me is the student support is very good and open for help and the location for me is perfect because of where I live. I honestly don't have any complaints in terms of worst aspects of it as for me it's good

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Sociology MRes
clock icon 2 years part time
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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
clock icon 3 years full time
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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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Birmingham Newman University

1 sociology courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 97th
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WUSCA ranking: 6th
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I think all the lecturers are friendly and approachable. However, I felt during the school placement that I wasn't fully support, I think there could be clearer support and structure when you are completing the placement.

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University of Leicester

23 sociology courses EAST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 24th
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WUSCA ranking: 32th
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The University Experience was Good for me when I compare to own Country (India) Whereas the Students and Faculties in the University are well Mannered and Giving respect to each other and the Teaching is also good . The University is conducting many Events for the International students to get a Cultural connection with other peoples and this helps a Lot to get to know about the various cultures around the World

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Sociology PhD, MPhil
clock icon 3 years full time
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Year 1
  • Contemporary Issues in International Education
  • Innovation and Reform: Lead Module
  • Innovation and Reform: Specialist Module
  • Introduction to Research Methods in Education
  • Leadership for Social Justice in Education (Lead Module)
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Anglia Ruskin University

8 sociology 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
clock icon 2 years part time
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Year 1
  • Contemporary Social Theory
  • Major Project
  • Postgraduate Research Methods
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Sociology PhD
clock icon 2 years full time
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University of East Anglia UEA

2 sociology courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 28th
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The uni has many things to do and looks good in some parts however in other parts it looks like a sea of concrete which is not my style. I have plenty of free time however sometimes I will have a large gap in my day which I have to fill and often my friends timetable is not aligned with my friends which is annoying especially since I do not live on campus. Lastly I have sone lectures at 9 which is frustrating since I have to commute in early in rush hours. However all these problems are quite pretty and the only large concern I have about uni is the loan and the likelyhood of my degree being worth it in terms of finding a well paid and highly personally rewarding job.

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Nottingham Trent University

3 sociology courses EAST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 46th
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WUSCA ranking: 13th
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The best parts of my university experience have been the modern facilities, supportive staff, and great location. The campus looks welcoming, and the student union offers plenty of societies and events, which makes it easy to get involved. However, it could be improved by offering more affordable food options on campus and extending library opening hours during exam periods.

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MA Sociology
clock icon 1 year full time
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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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Loughborough University

3 sociology courses EAST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 4th
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WUSCA ranking: 22th
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The facilities are awesome, particularly if you love getting involved in sport. The worst thing I’ve had to deal with is the room booking system for societies is occasionally frustrating, though they are in the midst of reworking it now. Very good, can highly recommend coming here.

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Year 1
  • Dissertation in Social Science Research (Social policy)
  • Philosophy of Social Science
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Quantitative Research Methods
  • Research Design and Practice
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Birmingham City University

2 sociology 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
clock icon 2 years part time
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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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