Postgraduate Premium Pathway Scholarship
University of Essex · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course

The MA Sociology at University of Essex is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Join one of the top sociology departments in the UK and further your understanding of the tensions, interactions and networks that dictate how societies are organised. You contribute to the thinking that guides organisations such as the Home Office, Amnesty International and the United Nations. You explore some of the most important and significant debates in contemporary social theory, learning to think analytically about theoretical questions. International tuition fees are £23,875 per year, home/UK fees are £11,025 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£23,875
per year
Home Student Fee
£11,025
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £29,500 | £33,500 |
| 3 years | £21,500 | £26,500 | £33,500 |
| 5 years | £27,000 | £33,500 | £43,000 |
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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