Global Sociology: Challenges, Interventions and Action
12 monthsProgramme duration
19 Aug, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
On this master’s you’ll take a research-first approach, with a thorough methods education, to understand the social theories on which sociology and social policy are based.
You’ll join a community of academics at the forefront of research in Social Sciences.
We are strongly committed to providing the very best learning experience for all our students in a friendly, stimulating and research-led environment. You’ll be supported to gain the tools you need to critically examine sociological concepts, such as interest, modernity, inequality, globalisation, class, and gender.
You can choose from three pathways, allowing you to fit your studies to your interests or career plans:
On this UK master’s course, you’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of:
You’ll join a close-knit and diverse learning community, we offer an exceptional academic experience, with small-group teaching that allows you to explore topics in depth and plenty of support to ensure you achieve your potential.
You’ll graduate well placed to pursue careers in social research, public administration, or public policy in the public, private or voluntary sector. You will have also taken the first step towards a PhD in sociology and/or social policy.
You’ll join a community of academics at the forefront of research in Social Sciences.
- Our Social Work and Social Policy research is ranked 5th nationally for impact (Latest, Research Excellence Framework, 2021)
- Sociology Research Quality at the University of Southampton is ranked among the top 5 in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2026)
We are strongly committed to providing the very best learning experience for all our students in a friendly, stimulating and research-led environment. You’ll be supported to gain the tools you need to critically examine sociological concepts, such as interest, modernity, inequality, globalisation, class, and gender.
You can choose from three pathways, allowing you to fit your studies to your interests or career plans:
- Substantive pathway - Focussing on fundamental concepts of sociology and social policy and on how these relate to contemporary policy issues.
- International Social Policy - Focussing on understanding global social inequality and policy responses with a grounding in governance.
- Research methods pathway - Students who wish to obtain thorough quantitative and qualitative methods training should enrol in the Research methods pathway.
On this UK master’s course, you’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of:
- the main themes and debates in sociology and how to use them to analyse social issues
- the main issues in the philosophy of social science
- conceptual debates in social policy
- qualitative and quantitative research methods, and data analysis techniques
- designing and conducting independent research in sociology or social policy
You’ll join a close-knit and diverse learning community, we offer an exceptional academic experience, with small-group teaching that allows you to explore topics in depth and plenty of support to ensure you achieve your potential.
You’ll graduate well placed to pursue careers in social research, public administration, or public policy in the public, private or voluntary sector. You will have also taken the first step towards a PhD in sociology and/or social policy.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
On this master’s you’ll take a research-first approach, with a thorough methods education, to understand the social theories on which sociology and social policy are based.
You’ll join a community of academics at the forefront of research in Social Sciences.
We are strongly committed to providing the very best learning experience for all our students in a friendly, stimulating and research-led environment. You’ll be supported to gain the tools you need to critically examine sociological concepts, such as interest, modernity, inequality, globalisation, class, and gender.
You can choose from three pathways, allowing you to fit your studies to your interests or career plans:
On this UK master’s course, you’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of:
You’ll join a close-knit and diverse learning community, we offer an exceptional academic experience, with small-group teaching that allows you to explore topics in depth and plenty of support to ensure you achieve your potential.
You’ll graduate well placed to pursue careers in social research, public administration, or public policy in the public, private or voluntary sector. You will have also taken the first step towards a PhD in sociology and/or social policy.
You’ll join a community of academics at the forefront of research in Social Sciences.
- Our Social Work and Social Policy research is ranked 5th nationally for impact (Latest, Research Excellence Framework, 2021)
- Sociology Research Quality at the University of Southampton is ranked among the top 5 in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2026)
We are strongly committed to providing the very best learning experience for all our students in a friendly, stimulating and research-led environment. You’ll be supported to gain the tools you need to critically examine sociological concepts, such as interest, modernity, inequality, globalisation, class, and gender.
You can choose from three pathways, allowing you to fit your studies to your interests or career plans:
- Substantive pathway - Focussing on fundamental concepts of sociology and social policy and on how these relate to contemporary policy issues.
- International Social Policy - Focussing on understanding global social inequality and policy responses with a grounding in governance.
- Research methods pathway - Students who wish to obtain thorough quantitative and qualitative methods training should enrol in the Research methods pathway.
On this UK master’s course, you’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of:
- the main themes and debates in sociology and how to use them to analyse social issues
- the main issues in the philosophy of social science
- conceptual debates in social policy
- qualitative and quantitative research methods, and data analysis techniques
- designing and conducting independent research in sociology or social policy
You’ll join a close-knit and diverse learning community, we offer an exceptional academic experience, with small-group teaching that allows you to explore topics in depth and plenty of support to ensure you achieve your potential.
You’ll graduate well placed to pursue careers in social research, public administration, or public policy in the public, private or voluntary sector. You will have also taken the first step towards a PhD in sociology and/or social policy.
Admission Requirements
3.2+
176+
6.5+
67+
92+
120+
You'll need a 2.1 degree in any social science subject.
19 Aug 2026
1 Year
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