MA Degrees in Sociology, York, United Kingdom

The Department of Sociology is the ideal place for those who wish to undertake their own sociological research. We are ranked 1st in the UK for research impact by the Times Higher Education's ranking of the Research Excellence Framework 2021. Read more

Examine the nature and causes of crime from a sociological perspective. On this course, you'll examine the motivations of people who commit crime and how societies attempt to control them. Read more

Discover how societies and cultures across the world are becoming increasingly connected. On this course, you'll learn how people are shaped by their nationality, gender and ethnicity and explore the global effects of culture transformation. Read more

Social media and other emerging communication technologies are becoming a key aspect of social research practice. Read more

Prepare for a career in social science research.  This course gives you the ideal platform to showcase your capabilities to future employers and PhD programmes alike – so you can break new ground in the worlds of professional and academic research. Read more

Explore the challenges, developments and possibilities of this evolving subject. You'll address a diverse range of theoretical and methodological approaches to women's and gender studies, challenging your assumptions and academic understanding. Read more

The MA in Women’s Studies (Humanities) is a tailored programme for those with a particular interest in humanities-informed approaches to interdisciplinary women’s and gender studies. Read more

Violence and conflict are always gendered processes. Shining a critical light on gender helps us to understand violence and conflict better. Read more

The MA in Women's Studies by Research is taken full-time over one calendar year. Read more

The MA in Social and Public Policy will equip you with the skills and knowledge to analyse, critique and shape social and public policy. Read more