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PostgraduateMSc

Sociology

Durham University
Durham, England
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1 yearDuration
£29,500Per Year (Intl)
£13,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Sociology at Durham University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Course details The MSc in Sociology equips you with an advanced and critical understanding of sociological theories and perspectives, and how they are applied to contemporary issues and social transformations. It paves the way into careers in a range of fields, from government and NGOs to charitable organisations, social research and teaching. The analytical focus of the MSc also offers a route into academic research. International tuition fees are £29,500 per year, home/UK fees are £13,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 96% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Social divisions
Social diversity and social inequality and their application to social action and public sociology
Course details
Why Durham University?
Facilities
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£29,500

Home Student Fee

£13,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

40%Working
30%Studying
20%Work & Study
75%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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£4,000scholarship value
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Addison Wheeler Fellowship

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About Durham University

Durham University offers Sociology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#94QS World
#23UK Ranking
21,150+Students
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