This course is an introduction to principles of social science research, research design, and specific methods commonly used in Sociology. It is required for first-year MA students in Sociology.

Study in a globally renowned sociology department. On this MSc Sociology, you’ll learn how to apply sociological theories and carry out research to tackle real-world problems. Students develop their ...

See the department website for more information. Explores a specific topic related to the self, community, and society. Use of sociological theories, research, community-based learning, and civic ...

Tom explains. This is where Tom can bring his students in to help him develop this research, by giving them the freedom to explore these questions themselves – in and out of the lecture hall. Students ...

Sociological Theory, and Sociological Research Methods) plus additional courses in core areas of sociology: Society and inequality; Social Organization and Processes; Social Institutions; Individual ...

SOC 101 Introduction to Statistics for Sociologists (or equivalent) SOC 102 Research Methods in Sociology (or equivalent) SOC 192 Sociological Theory (or equivalent) Students who have course ...

In addition to mastering sociology theory and methods, you'll focus on one of four areas: gender and family; institutions, culture and religion; health and illness; and politics and social change.

In this article, Philip Cohen (2025) discusses some of the uncertainties many academics may be feeling at the moment. The author provides some tips for scholars grappling with this uncertainty and ...

This programme reflects the expertise of our School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies in research ... The programme also covers the philosophies underpinning the research process, ...