12 monthsProgramme duration
25,900 GBPTuition Fee/year
1Scholarships
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Explore key topics in sociology from identity and citizenship to social transformation, equality and justice. Enhance your grasp of core concepts and develop hands-on research skills.
MA Sociology at Newcastle offers in-depth engagement with contemporary debates in sociology, taught by lively and welcoming team of diverse subject specialists.
We'll help you to:
- stretch your sociological imagination
- identify the social issues you really care about
- extend your research skills
Our Master's in Sociology equips you with an awareness and understanding of the theoretical traditions and concepts that shape the discipline. A dissertation and a variety of taught options provide you with an opportunity to engage with key sociological questions.
You'll have the opportunity to explore cutting edge research across:
- Gender
- Migration
- Health and disabilities
- Race and ethnicity
- Urban studies
- Crime and security
- Environment
- Youth and ageing
You'll receive training in social research methods. You'll then undertake research to inform and shape a substantial dissertation project.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Explore key topics in sociology from identity and citizenship to social transformation, equality and justice. Enhance your grasp of core concepts and develop hands-on research skills.
MA Sociology at Newcastle offers in-depth engagement with contemporary debates in sociology, taught by lively and welcoming team of diverse subject specialists.
We'll help you to:
- stretch your sociological imagination
- identify the social issues you really care about
- extend your research skills
Our Master's in Sociology equips you with an awareness and understanding of the theoretical traditions and concepts that shape the discipline. A dissertation and a variety of taught options provide you with an opportunity to engage with key sociological questions.
You'll have the opportunity to explore cutting edge research across:
- Gender
- Migration
- Health and disabilities
- Race and ethnicity
- Urban studies
- Crime and security
- Environment
- Youth and ageing
You'll receive training in social research methods. You'll then undertake research to inform and shape a substantial dissertation project.
Admission Requirements
A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a sociology/policy discipline such as:
- criminology
- organisational studies
- cultural studies
- media studies
- film studies
- human geography
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
Newcastle University Nigeria Future Leaders Scholarships (2026 entry)
Value
$13518
Deadline
30 Aug 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
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