Sociology

Entry requirements

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.

Months of entry

September

Course content

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.

Why this programme

• This programme involves research-led and theoretical teaching on cutting-edge topics within sociology including social inequalities (class, race, gender, sexuality and disability); social institutions and social change; migration; media and popular culture; and justice, among other topics.
• You will have the opportunity to specialise through a choice of our General or Global Migrations pathways, which is recognised on your degree transcript. Our Global Migration pathway draws on a wealth of staff expertise on migration covering a broad thematic and geographical spectrum.
• The MSc combines social theory with research skills and tools and enables you to develop applied knowledge and specialise in your areas of interest. Our students have excellent employment prospects, with our alumni typically working in local and national government, and in the third sector.
• You will be taught by leading scholars from the Division of Sociological and Cultural Studies, a centre of excellence for sociology in the UK. Your learning will be grounded in an interdisciplinary knowledge base, as our academic staff have a background in sociology and the related disciplines of anthropology, criminology, social policy, human geography and politics.
• You will be supported to complete your own piece of independent research in a supervised dissertation.
• We offer a diverse programme of events which can seminars, workshops and masterclasses with leading academics and practitioners.
• Sociology at Glasgow is ranked 6th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2026, and 7th in the UK by the Good University Guide 2026.
• Watch: Sociology MSc programme overview
• Watch: Sociology MSc (Global Migrations pathway) programme overview