Sociology and Social Inequalities

Course Overview

Offered by UCL (University College London), the MSc Sociology and Social Inequalities provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Camden, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The Sociology and Social Inequalities MSc offers advanced sociological training with a dedicated focus on understanding and addressing social inequalities. Through a curriculum that combines rigorous methodological training with an interdisciplinary approach, you will explore the roots, mechanisms, and impacts of inequality across individual, community, national, and global contexts. Topics that may be covered include intersections of race, gender, social class, social justice, the climate crisis, AI and new technology, and the paths towards creating a more equitable future. International tuition fees are £35,400 per year, home/UK fees are £8,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

UK tuition fees (2026/27) £16,800 £8,400 Overseas tuition fees (2026/27) £35,400 £17,700

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

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