Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 12 months full-time; 24 months part‑time
Our Masters in Sociology develops a critical understanding of society which draws across the unique mix of intellectual interests and perspectives found at Glasgow. It will develop the critical thinking, research and analytical skills you need to pursue a range of careers in the public and voluntary sectors. You can choose between our General or Global Migrations pathways, combining training in core theoretical and research skills with the ability to specialise in areas of your interest.
2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in all social sciences such as Sociology or Anthropology plus most Humanities and Arts, and Language degrees where these cover cultural education as well as language.
Work experience may be considered.
This programme will equip you with knowledge and skills that can be applied to a wide range of employment opportunities locally, nationally and internationally. It provides a strong foundation for establishing or continuing a successful career in civil society, the public sector, government, or social research – including doctoral research. This might include working with:
community organisations
non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
third sector organisations
policy-making bodies
local and national governments.
You will be supported by employability tutors and benefit from online interactive training to support your career goals and build an evidence-based online portfolio of your professional development and achievements. These activities will help you to communicate key successes and skills to prospective employers
Core courses:
Current Issues in Social Theory
PGT Research Design in Practice
Optional courses may include:
Class and Stratification
Diaspora: The Experience of Migration, Displacement and Difference
Gender diversity
Gender Relations (Contemporary Critical Approaches)
Global Borders & Border Crossings
Global Health in Social Context
Global Migrations: Histories, Structures, Experiences.
Health and Culture
Religion In Society
Rethinking Justice
Sexualities And Society
Social Media, Disinformation and Democracy
Sociology of Culture
The Disabling Society
Violence, Victimisation, and Social Harm
Research project:
MSc Dissertation Project (Sociology)
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