Postgraduate Masters degrees in the Department of Sociology
With impressive credentials and a supportive atmosphere, our innovative department is driven by excellence in both research and teaching.
Why study with us?
At York, we are known for our creative approach towards the discipline and for our work in the areas of culture, crime, health, interaction, gender and sexuality, science, technology, and media.
We have a vibrant international research culture which translates directly into our postgraduate degrees. Our courses are designed to be lively and imaginative while also providing you with a host of transferable skills for your future career.
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Our courses
- Social Research (MA)
- Criminology and Social Research (MA)
- Social Media and Social Research (MA)
- Social Media and Interactive Technologies (MSc)
- Social Media and Management (MSc)
- Culture, Society and Globalisation (MA)
Courses in the Centre for Women's Studies
- Women's Studies (MA)
- Women's Studies (Humanities) (MA)
- Women, Violence and Conflict (MA)
- Women's Studies (PGDip)
- Women's Studies (Humanities) (PGDip)
- Women, Violence and Conflict (PGDip)
- Women's Studies (PGCert)
- Women, Violence and Conflict (PGCert)
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Visiting students
Spend up to a year in York as a visiting student from an international university.
1st for research impact
and 4th in the UK for research overall in Sociology according to the Times Higher Education’s ranking of the latest REF results (2021).
World Top 150
for Sociology in the QS World University Ranking by subject 2024.
Careers
- You’ll develop skills in problem-solving, evaluating evidence, forming reasoned arguments, thinking creatively, and considering different viewpoints.
- Alongside your studies, our dedicated sociology careers team will help you work out what you want to do and how you’re going to get there.
- Our graduates are highly sought-after in sectors including criminal justice, education, social research, health and welfare services, and media and creative industries.
Our graduates
Our graduates are working in a wide range of fields, from government and civil service to education and the charity and volunteering sector.
- Hear stories from York alumni (alumnivoices.co.uk)
- Discover the career choices of alumni from our department - browse graduate profiles
