MSc Sociology

at London School of Economics

You will choose one research methods course, and choose optional courses from an approved list. You will also complete a dissertation of up to 10,000 words on a subject of interest related to the courses and approved by the Department.

You will be advised on the dissertation topic by your academic mentor, in conjunction with the director of your MSc programme. You choose the topic in consultation and with the support of academic faculty. The dissertation gives you the opportunity to think sociologically and do original work on a sociological problem, issue or debate.

(* denotes a half unit) 

Either

Quantitative Social Research Methods*
Introduces students to the theory and practice of quantitative methods used in contemporary social research. 

Or
Qualitative Social Research Methods*
Introduces students to the theory and practice of qualitative research methods in sociology

Dissertation
An independent research project of 10,000 words on any approved topic within the field.

Courses up to the value of two and a half units

Minimum entry requirements for MSc in Sociology

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a social science discipline.

Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet the minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission.

Every graduate student is charged a fee for their programme.

The fee covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes and individual supervision, lectures given at other colleges under intercollegiate arrangements and, under current arrangements, membership of the Students' Union. It does not cover living costs or travel or fieldwork.

Tuition fees 2022/23 for MSc Sociology 
Home students: £15,816
Overseas students £24,456

Quick Careers Facts for the Department of Sociology
Median salary of our PG students six months after graduating: £31,500 

Top 5 sectors our students work in:

• Public administration and defence
• Architectural and engineering activities
• Education
• Social work activities
• Advertising and market research

The data was collected as part of the Graduate Outcomes survey, which is administered by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Graduates from 2017-18 were the first group to be asked to respond to Graduate Outcomes. Median salaries are calculated for respondents who are paid in UK pounds sterling.

Students go into a wide variety of professions, such as teaching, research, politics, public administration, the social and health services, advertising, journalism, other areas of the media, law, publishing, industry, accounting, marketing, personnel and management.