Postgraduate Certificates in Sociology - General

Gain an in-depth understanding of the latest issues in sociology. Hone your research skills and develop expertise for a career in social policy, public service and more. Read more

This course combines the schools’ expertise in criminology and sociology and explores the sociological context of issues in criminology. Read more

The socio-cultural study of sport has become ever more significant. Read more

This Masters course provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to carry out robust social research and evaluation. You’ll learn how to collect, analyse and report qualitative and quantitative data, taking account of ethics, reliability and validity. Read more

Birkbeck is a global centre for research and teaching on ‘race’ and racism. We are home to multidisciplinary communities of scholars and students, academic programmes and research centres committed to the study of this subject area. Read more

Our Master's degree in Migration Studies will introduce you to the main challenges and opportunities associated with the advent of new migration and super-diversity and equip you with the skills and knowledge you will need to address those challenges. Read more

Social statistics and social research provide policymakers, academics and others with valuable insights into the behaviour of people. Read more

Our Global Ageing and Policy (Distance Learning) programme introduces students to the study of ageing over the life course, focusing particularly on the principles of policy evaluation in ageing societies, and on the opportunities and challenges associated with ageing in specific regions of the world, including China, South-east Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Read more

If you have a background in psychology, sociology or criminology, this postgraduate certificate course is ideal for gaining deeper insight into topics pertinent to interpersonal violence and abuse. We look at the impact of abuse in different international, cultural and social contexts, and you'll have the chance to examine practice from research and theoretical perspectives. Read more

Become a leader in the service of managing persons in care and custody. Gain an in-depth understanding of the causes, antecedents, prevention, management and recovery from challenging and violent behaviours. Read more

The Postgraduate Certificate in Race, Media and Social Justice aims to offer a rigorous and academic approach to deepen your understanding of contemporary issues regarding race and ethnicity, in order to form your own interventions that can contribute to social justice and equality. Read more

The MA Methods of Social Research provides essential training for employment where an understanding of social research is important, as well as for further academic research in a social science discipline. Read more

This programme is an advanced professional development programme involving some or all of the following: distance learning; study workshops. Read more

Our Advanced Child Protection MA is a distance learning programme which runs on a part-time basis for two years. It provides practitioners with the knowledge, skills and confidence to take a child-centred approach to their practice and working life. Read more

This programme will provide you with a rigorous introduction to the key issues, approaches and techniques in research methods and design in the social sciences. Read more