Sociology postgraduate degrees in Scotland

10 universities offer 50 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate sociology degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Aberdeen

5 sociology courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 33rd
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WUSCA ranking: 44th
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What students say about sociology

Studying at University of Aberdeen has been a truly rewarding experience because of its supportive academic environment, knowledgeable staff, and diverse international community. The university encourages independent thinking and research development while also providing students with guidance and opportunities to grow both academically and personally. One area that could always be further improved is expanding student support and social spaces even more, but overall it remains an inspiring and welcoming place to study.

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Sociology MSc
clock icon 2 years part time
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Year 1
  • Advanced Qualitative Methods in Social Science
  • Advanced Social Theory
  • Dissertation in Sociology
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Sociology PhD
clock icon 5 years part time
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Edinburgh Napier University

1 sociology courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 58th
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WUSCA ranking: 19th
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I think the university has a lot of good societies and clubs for students to join, making it easier to meet people and make friends. All the lecturers and staff are really engaged in our learning, they want to support us to do our best and try to make adjustments to the course/assignments where they can to help us. I do think the buildings could be better for people with disabilities, such as more automatic doors, ensuring lift maintenance is a priority and putting card scanners for doors in a accessible location. I also think it would be good if there was options to pick up extra modules or tutoring for those that need help with English or want extra help/studies on certain elements of their course or want to learn something new on the side.

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Year 1
  • Advanced Forensic Psychology (PSY11103)
  • Advanced Research Skills(PSY11102)
  • Child Protection in Context (NMS11134)
  • Community Safety and Mediation (SSC11109)
  • Criminal Justice in Practice(SSC11110)
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University of Glasgow

8 sociology courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 6th
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A lot of the courses aren't really standardised. Some use Moodle a lot, some don't. Though that might also be the lecturers trying to customise it to their teaching style. Lecturers are a mixed bag. Some read directly from slides, others actually try and engage with the class. Depends on what subject.

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Sociology MSc
clock icon 12 months full time
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  • Current Issues in Social Theory
  • Research Design
  • Dissertation
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Sociology PhD
clock icon 3 years full time
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University of Strathclyde

2 sociology courses SCOTLAND
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It is a great learning environment with many modern and innovative buildings throughout the campus. I personally have found strathclyde to help me develop my skills in not only my degree subjects but so too with my confidence, communication and interpersonal skills. If i was to improve strathclyde i would say they could make the union bigger and expand services such as cafes and restaurants throughout the campus.

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PhD Criminology
clock icon 6 years part time
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Year 1
  • Contemporary Issues in Criminology
  • Dissertation in Criminology
  • Prisons, Power and Punishment
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • The Contexts of Criminal Justice Research
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University of St Andrews

5 sociology courses SCOTLAND
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Great place to study; staff is awesome and courses are engaging. As for improvement, better health services, especially for mental health. Some of the underlying things are not what they seem: i.e. lecturers have to strike every semester just to get paid and the school can be too focused on its reputation to see the individual and their needs.

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Social Anthropology (MRes)
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • Research Methods in Social Anthropology
  • The Anthropology of Connections: Interdisciplinarity as Methodology
  • Dissertation
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Year 1
  • Anthropology, Art and Perception 1
  • Anthropology, Art and Perception 2
  • Dissertation
  • Research Methods in Social Anthropology
  • The Anthropology of Connections: Interdisciplinarity as Methodology
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University of Stirling

3 sociology courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 35th
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WUSCA ranking: 81th
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The best aspects are: The campus itself, its really beautiful and really nice to be around so much nature. The societies on offer are brilliant because there are so many options and each one of them are properly run by enthusiastic people, plus they are very cheap to join. The sports clubs are also amazing with lots of options to choose from and you can meet people with similar hobbies. The worst aspects are: The buildings themselves can be very confusing and they do not look good from the outside. However the updated interior makes them very modern from the inside. There isn't a lot of space to study or eat because it is often very busy in the atrium which can be annoying.

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MSc Criminology
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • Dissertation(CRMP009)
  • Final year project (online)(SUBP007)
  • Introduction to Information Technology and Library Services(ASRP003)
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The University of Edinburgh

9 sociology courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 14th
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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Sociology PhD
clock icon 3 years full time
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Digital Sociology MSc
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Year 1
  • Dissertation
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UHI is a fantastic university for distance learning courses. The support that they provide is assuring, teachers are helpful and knowledgeable, and the intended learning outcomes are very clearly outlined from the very start. Accordingly, I enthusiastically recommend studying the PG distance learning courses through the UHI!

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Archaeological Studies MLitt
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Abertay University

8 sociology courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 63rd
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The facilities are great, we have access to everything we need for our coursework and more. There is a gym and loads of options for sport. The uni holds events for all sorts of holidays and activities. The student union is really supportive. There are great initiatives for sustainability. Student life separate from the uni, as far as I’ve noticed, is very nightlife based but that might just be because I haven’t explored enough.

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Sociology MA by Research
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Sociology MPhil
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University of Dundee

8 sociology courses SCOTLAND
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Tutors are lovely but the only thing that could be improved is the support for the English and the rest of the students who are not from Scotland. It's took me 3 years to get help for my dyslexia and that is because I have to pay for it.

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Modules
Year 1
  • CA50002 Disaster Victim Identification
  • CA51003 Human Gross Anatomy 1
  • CA51004 Developmental Juvenile Osteology
  • CA51013 Forensic Anthropology as Expert Evidence
  • CA52003 Human Gross Anatomy 2
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Forensic Anthropology MSc
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Year 1
  • CA50002 - Disaster Victim Identification
  • CA51011 - Forensic Osteology
  • CA51012 - Peri and Post-Mortem Processes
  • CA52009 - Forensic Human Identification
  • CA52010 - Forensic Science and the Law
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