Sociology MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Newcastle University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

25,900 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

1Scholarships

Starting Month

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

4.5+
6.5+
70+
2.7+
125+

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

12 Months
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,400 GBP
International
25,900 GBP

Scholarships

Newcastle University Nigeria Future Leaders Scholarships (2026 entry)

Newcastle University Nigeria Future Leaders Scholarships (2026 entry)
Master Open

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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