MSc in Sociology

at University of Oxford

The MSc Sociology consists of the following four elements. 
 

• Sociological analysis
• Research methods
   

Option papers

• Advanced Quantitative Methods
• Sociology of Mafias
• Social Movements
• Political Sociology
• Causality
• Social Stratification
• Sociology of Gender
• Sociology of Latin America
• Sociology of China
• Police Violence and Racial Oppression
• Sociology of Cybersecurity.

Degree-level qualifications
 

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:
 

• a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a social science subject.
   

The department will only consider applicants who have an undergraduate degree in arts, humanities or science subjects if they can demonstrate a strong interest in sociology, as taught at Oxford.
 

However, entrance is very competitive and most successful applicants have a first-class degree or the equivalent.
 

For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.5 out of 4.0. However, most successful applicants have a GPA of 3.7 or above.
 

GRE General Test scores
 

No Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT scores are sought, though you may include these scores as part of your application.
 

Other qualifications, evidence of excellence and relevant experience
 

• Part-time applicants will also be expected to show evidence of the ability to commit time to study and, if applicable, an employer's commitment to make time available to study, to complete coursework, and attend course and University events and modules. Where appropriate, evidence should also be provided of permission to use employers’ data in the proposed research project.

• Publications are not expected.
   

Further guidance
 

Progression to the DPhil Sociology is dependent upon performance on the MSc, the strength of the research proposal and whether appropriate supervision available is in the department.

Home    
£21,570

Overseas    
£32,760

Graduates pursue a variety of careers. Many go on to doctoral research either in Oxford or at leading departments in the US and continental Europe. Others pursue careers, often with a substantial research responsibility, in government departments, NGOs and the private sector.