MSc Sociology

at University of Bristol

Year 1 
 
Unit name 
   

• Dissertation    
• Sociological Theory and the Concept of Culture    

At least 20 credit points from this list:    

• Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences    
• Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences    
   

Students must also choose 80 credit points of optional units. Students must take at least 60 credit points from the following list:    
Care, Labour and Gender    
 

• Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences    
• Philosophy and Research Design in the Social Sciences    
• Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences    
• Contemporary Identities and Inequalities    
• Gender, Family and Migration    
• Understanding Social Movements    
• From Structuralism to Post-structuralism    
• Digital Economy and Society    
• Consumption, Environment and Sustainable Development    
• Interpreting Gender    
• Advanced Qualitative Research    
• Further Quantitative Methods    
• Sociological Theory and the Concept of Culture    
• Care, Labour and Gender    
• Advanced Quantitative Research    
• Race, Power, and Politics: From the Haitian Revolution to Decolonial Futures    
• Research for a Sustainable Society    
• Researching Organisations, Institutions and Management  
   

Students may also be able to choose a maximum of 20 credit points from the following list of Politics units, depending on availability:    

• European Security    
• China's International Relations    
• The Politics of (Un)sustainability    
• Postcolonial International Relations    
• The Politics of Brexit    
• Gender and Security    
• Money, Finance & Power in the Global Political Economy    
• Security Governance    
• Gender and Development    
• Managing and Evaluating Development    
• Foreign Policy Analysis    
• Europeanisation    
• Climate Crisis and International Security    
• Sustainability and Social Impact in Marketing    
• Research for a Sustainable Society    
• Researching Organisations, Institutions and Management    

To be considered for admission to a master's degree programme at the University of Bristol, the minimum requirement for entry is an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree that is equivalent to a UK upper second-class degree (also known as a 2:1).
 

• We understand that the majority of candidates from India have been taught in English throughout their education. Many departments will accept CBSE or CISCE English at 80% or above in lieu of another English test, with an MOI letter confirming that English is the teaching language of your institution.
• The majority of our master’s programmes require a first class degree (60% or higher) from a recognised Indian university, with specific grades depending on the institution. Competitive programmes may require first class with distinction. If you would like advice relating to your specific qualification, 
• We are aware that at many of India's elite higher education colleges it is very rare to be awarded a first class. For this reason, a number of our departments may be willing to consider candidates from top colleges who have achieved 55% or above.
• Applicants wishing to be considered for research study at Bristol should have a first class pass in their Indian bachelor’s degree and some research experience. It may also be advantageous to have completed a master’s degree with research elements.
   

An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent).  Degrees from all disciplines are considered.
 

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level:

Admissions statement

Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.

UK: full-time £9,600

Overseas: full-time £21,200

Bristol graduates are in high demand and have an excellent record of employment following graduation. Students of our MSc programmes go on to pursue varied and interesting careers.
 

Many sectors - such as the civil service, NGOs and charity work - require an MSc and some volunteer/internship experience. Graduates from our programmes have gone on to work for Refugee UK, Shelter, Barnardos, Amnesty International, government departments and the European Parliament, among others.