Masters Degrees in Sociology

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

Marrying two disciplines, we embrace a diversity of perspectives and foster a critical understanding of the social world in the face of change and crisis. Read more

An MA Degree in Criminology is offered in a joint program by the Sociology Department and the Forensic Sciences Department at GWU. Read more

Criminal law and criminal justice lie at the heart of questions around how we as a society respond to crime. On this course you’ll study an exciting range of topics. Read more

The MA in Media, Data and Society is designed for students who have an interest in the risks and the opportunities that emerge from the increasing use of digital data in our society. Read more

We look critically at the differing political and ethical claims on childhood and youth that inform contemporary policy and practice. Read more

Founded by Ernest Gellner, this is one of the few programs in the world solely dedicated to the study of nationalism, including migration, ethnic conflict, prejudice, self-determination, populism, minority protection and language and citizenship rights. Read more

Critically engage with debates around the relationships between gender, violence and conflict. You’ll consider perspectives from anthropology, international relations, sociology and law. Read more

The University of Sussex’s Corruption and Governance MA is the only Masters to bring academic analysis from law, anthropology, economics, development studies, sociology and political science to the study of corruption and anti-corruption training. Read more

The core element of the MACR  is children’s active and effective participation in societal processes. Interdisciplinarity of the programme. Read more

Explore an exciting blend of criminology and criminal justice subjects and address key contemporary questions and debates. By studying criminological theory and policy you’ll see how conceptual frameworks can be applied to thinking about crime and society. Read more

Discuss contemporary social issues, focusing on gender, feminist and queer theory, and methodology. This course is ideal for you if you. Read more

Learn to lead with confidence and tackle contemporary development challenges, working in partnership to find sustainable solutions. Read more

The MSc in Data Science and Communication is designed for students who have an interest in the way data and data processing are shaping our communication practices as society becomes increasingly digitised. Read more

This programme provides a platform to learn about and engage with the latest criminological research and apply this to current theory, practice and debate in this interdisciplinary field. Read more