Humans are inherently social beings, and that impacts every action we take. Our MA in Sociology will empower to you investigate social networks, norms, and change on a global scale, so we can better understand social structures and interactions.
At Manchester, you won’t just study human and social behaviour. As the only British university with social responsibility as a key strategic goal, we’ll teach you the practical skills you need to bring about positive change in local, national, and international communities. Our research is already influencing government policies and practice in various areas, such as domestic abuse guidelines, healthcare guidelines, and sustainable energy policies.
Our innovative course is taught by expert academics, both with practical experience of the field and a real passion for enhancing your learning experience.
You’ll study classic and contemporary sociological debates, deepening your understanding of social forces.
You can also follow your own interests with a choice of optional units that draw on our various areas of expertise, including socio-cultural change, gender and sexuality, and consumption and sustainability. As one of the largest sociological departments in the UK, there’s no shortage of topics you could cover.
Throughout your studies you’ll benefit from personalised support, allowing you to develop transferable skills in research, critical enquiry and creative thinking. You’ll graduate with the skills and experience you need for a successful career in a variety of sectors.
Thriving postgraduate community
With 30 academic staff and 60 postgraduates, you'll become a valued member of department that prioritises small-group teaching and community-building.
A prestigious department
Manchester is one of the world’s best institutions for the study and practice of sociology. We’re ranked as one of the top 10 universities in the world for delivering against the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, making a positive impact across culture and creativity, economic development and inequalities, health and wellbeing, innovation and commercialisation, and sustainability and climate change. (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025).
When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 18 位 | 香港中文大学The Chinese University of Hong Kong | 1年 | 210000港币/年 |
| 第 32 位 | 多伦多大学University of Toronto | 3 个学期（全日制），注册序列 FWS；15 个学期（非全日制） | - |
| 第 43 位 | 哥伦比亚大学Columbia University | 一年 | 64,726美元 |
| 第 45 位 | 不列颠哥伦比亚大学University of British Columbia | 平均 2 年（最短 1.7 / 最长 4） | 10,081.65 加元（国际生首年学费；本国生 5,738.52） |
| 第 68 位 | 伯明翰大学University of Birmingham | 1年 | 29070英镑/年 |
| 第 68 位 | 华威大学The University of Warwick | 1年 | 29340英镑/年 |
| 第 136 位 | 埃克塞特大学University of Exeter | 1年 | 26300英镑/年 |
| 第 149 位 | 纽卡斯尔大学Newcastle University | 1年 | 26800英镑/年 |