Sociology postgraduate degrees in Wales

7 universities offer 26 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate sociology degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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Bangor University

6 sociology courses WALES
Subject ranking: 37th
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WUSCA ranking: 59th
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Lots of resources online such as the online library as well as one in real life to visit at any time. The city itself hasn't got much going on which is probably the worst aspect but it's definitely still lively for a night out and has its perks as everything is so close together. Nearby is hundreds of amazing landscapes that make for a good hike; if you're an outdoor person this is the place for you. There's also hundreds of clubs that are very welcoming and easy to sign up for and of course the nightlife is full of pubs and a great club that you'll see everyone at from Wednesday to Saturday. There's so many courses that go from really specific to much broader so there's something for everyone and on my course at least there's a good mix of written work and course work.

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Sociology MA
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Year 1
  • MA Dissertation
  • Research Design and Strategy
  • Research Process and Meaning
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Criminology and Law MA
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  • HPS-4014: Youth, Crime, Vulerab & Abuse
  • SXU-4016: Dissertation
  • SXY-4010: Transnational Crime
  • SXY-4015: Key Issues in Criminology
  • SXY-4020: Comparative & Intl Crim Just
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Swansea University

9 sociology courses WALES
Subject ranking: 27th
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WUSCA ranking: 84th
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Best aspects would definitely be the people and the location. By the beach but with safe and lively night life, which in my opinion is important for most undergrad students, also the welsh are lovely and friendly. It depends on the area but overall the city feels extremely safe which was important for me. Some of the buildings on the old campus (singleton) look a bit run-down especially when the sun isn't out so it might be worth them revamping some buildings to make certain parts look less depressing. But again thats only a few, and the walk to campus is lovely especially as theres a massive park/green space right next to campus, with a 2 minute detour taking you right to the beach. Can't say too much on the students' union because it looks good but i havent really engaged with it. They always have some sort of event going on but honestly i havent been to many, so maybe the events could be more engaging so more people including myself would go.

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Sociology, PhD
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Sociology, MPhil
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Wrexham University

1 sociology courses WALES
Subject ranking: 61st
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WUSCA ranking: 22th
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It’s a great place to study because the academic environment is supportive, the teaching quality is strong, and there are plenty of opportunities to grow through projects, events, and collaboration with classmates. The campus community also makes it easy to feel included and motivated. It could be improved by streamlining administrative processes, offering clearer communication, and reducing unnecessary bureaucracy. More practical learning opportunities and better support during exam periods would also make a big difference.

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MA Criminology and Criminal Justice
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Year 1
  • Advanced Research Methods
  • Contemporary Crime and Justice
  • Research Project
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Cardiff Metropolitan University

1 sociology courses WALES
WUSCA ranking: 80th
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I had my Msc in Dental Technology at Cardiff Metropolitan University, and I had a great time. The faculty was ever ready to listen and help navigate me in the right direction. The International Students' office were very prompt in responding to emails and issues. Materials required for my practicals were always sent to me in time. This made me choose them again for my PhD. I am in my first year, and I am enjoying the programme. The graduate Staff are always willing to help with any difficulty or challenge. My supervisors are very helpful and showed so much empathy and understanding when I lost my spouse in December 2025. They moved our meetings to accommodate my emotions. There is support for mental health and other issues. I have not had any issues with any of their services or support, hence I cannot give any advice on what should be improved

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Cardiff University

2 sociology courses WALES
Subject ranking: 21st
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WUSCA ranking: 15th
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The best parts include the student community and student lifestyle including activities offered by the students union. the course itself is rewarding and interesting. However i find that a lack of support has made the course more difficult. furthermore the workload of healthcare courses compared to other courses makes me feel as though i cannot participate in student life as much.

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Sociology (MSc)
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University of South Wales

3 sociology courses WALES
Subject ranking: 83rd
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WUSCA ranking: 88th
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It is one of the largest British universities with accreditation of The Institute of Engineering and technology. Also, it has 95% employability rate within 6 months of Graduation with professional qualities and skills. They offer Assistance from Careers and Employability Service during our studies and after our graduation. USW Offers 500+ courses with unique & realistic course modules. Moreover USW’s research and teaching are focused on the global challenges. It is situated in an outstanding part of the UK with city life, mountains, coast and precious campuses. There are cultural diversity stunning beaches and breathtaking countryside. They provide facilities like 15-weeks work project opportunity. Dedicated Mac & PC labs with specialist facilities. Always working with the latest technologies & development tools. Calypto lab, with software licenses & support for the Catapult C toolset, sponsored by Calypto Design Systems Inc. Renesas Embedded Systems Lab includes 25 new high-end terminals running advanced tools. Work on industrial case studies and be involved in ‘live’ mini-projects. All these things make University of Southwales different from others and it stand unique in it’s own way.

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MA by Research (Criminology)
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PhD Direct (Criminology)
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Aberystwyth University

4 sociology courses WALES
Subject ranking: 62nd
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WUSCA ranking: 54th
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The place is very small which is good because everything is in walking distance and you get a better sense of community while you study. The downside is that it is not as good as when I started in my first year of undergraduate, the student Union and its facilities have lost a lot of the charm that they had originally and its a shame that new students wont have as great of an experience that I had when I joined. Not only this but the town is definitely not as safe as it used to be when I first moved and that is very apparent but that isnt paticularly something that the university can fix.

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Modules
Year 1
  • Dissertation
  • Principles of Research Design
  • Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis (0720)
  • Quantitative Data Collection and Analysis
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Year 1
  • Criminological Theory and Perspectives
  • Dissertation
  • Principles of Research Design
  • Theoretical Foundations of Research in Law and Criminology
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