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PostgraduateMSc

Sociology

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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1 yearDuration
£30,400Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Sociology at University of Bristol is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Extend your core sociological knowledge and gain specialised understanding of sociology if your background is in a related area. Develop your critical use and comprehension of social theory, while gaining a grounding in methodologies and techniques of enquiry. Focus on distinctive, substantive sociological topics, such as ethnicity, multiculturalism, gender, sexuality, social movement, digital and technology, religion, and culture. International tuition fees are £30,400 per year, home/UK fees are £15,200 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, and a 91% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Contemporary Social Theory
Advanced Sociological Research Methods
Digital Society and Technology
Gender
Sexuality and Social Identities
Globalisation and Social Transformation
Philosophy of Social Science
Ethnicity
Migration and Multiculturalism
MSc Dissertation Project
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

£30,400

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£30,400

Home Student Fee

£15,200

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bristol

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£31,000£36,000
3 years£26,500£34,500£46,000
5 years£33,500£46,500£67,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

25%Working
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

9 Scholarships Available

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Zutshi-Smith Scholarship

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

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Conference Travel Fund

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

£300scholarship value
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Think Big Career Accelerator

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
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St Paul's Church Organ Scholarship

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

£1,450scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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St Mary Redcliffe Church Choral Scholarships

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

£1,300scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About University of Bristol

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

#51QS World
#9UK Ranking
32,435+Students
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