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About masters in sociology 

Sociology is a social science, part of the group of subjects that study human behaviour and society to try and understand the world beyond individual experiences. Sociology is primarily concerned with how people, their systems of living, and society as a whole work – examining these aspects at both the individual and the structural level.

It is a research-based discipline, and undertaking a masters in this subject gives a lot of scope to the student to learning to their specific area of interest, for example class, religion or social mobility.

When studying a masters in sociology, students will need to think critically about aspects of society and why people behave and respond to events and to each other in the way that they do.

As part of their studies, sociology students are likely to research back through history to see if any events have led to the current trends in society. They may also consider various political influences within historical contexts to help with their understanding of society and the world.

Sociology students will hone their research and reflection skills, plus they will develop critical writing skills while comparing and contrasting case studies to explore how key events have shaped society.

You can find your perfect masters in sociology by using our course finder.

Why study a masters in sociology?

A masters degree in sociology will equip students with the analytical, critical thinking, writing and reflective skills to take on a range of potential job roles. It is an excellent choice for those wanting to pursue careers including teaching, social work, welfare, politics, charity work and research.

The strong analytical skills that a sociology masters degree student develops will also benefit more diverse careers, such as advertising, marketing and even working in business. 

If a masters in sociology sounds interesting to you, then search for your ideal course at Postgrad.