Merit
President's Doctoral Scholar Award
University of Manchester · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
1 yearDuration
£26,800Per Year (Intl)
£13,700Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
The MSc Sociological Research at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Societies are shaped by social structures, institutions and relationships- understanding and analysing these forces is central to sociological research. Our MSc in Sociological Research will empower to you investigate social networks, norms, and change on a global scale, so we can better understand social structures and interactions. We’ve designed this course to build on your existing knowledge of and passion for the social sciences. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating.
What You'll Learn
Sociological Theory and Research Paradigms
Quantitative Research Methods in Sociology
Qualitative Research Methods in Sociology
Research Ethics and Professional Practice
Social Structures and Institutional Analysis
Contemporary Sociological Debates
Dissertation Research Project
Sociology of Gender and Sexuality
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 76 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£26,800
per year
Total Course Cost (12 months)£26,800
Home Student Fee
£13,700
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
63%Working
3%Studying
13%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
48%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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