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Postgraduate courses

Sociology and Criminology

Investigate new social perspectives

Discover our Sociology and Criminology courses here, or find out more at a postgraduate event.

Postgraduate events

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Develop your research skills and deepen your understanding of the social world around you.

Your social research and data analysis skills will be paired with practical experience. Postgraduate degrees in Sociology and Criminology can lead to career paths in the voluntary sector, government and social policy, private research and more.

Courses

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Social Sciences MRES

On this course you will develop strong critical theory and advanced research skills, enabling you to engage in rigorous research and thoughtful analytical work. You will use these skills to produce a significant piece of independent research. This project will develop your research interests, and provide you with valuable transferable skills.

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Criminology MSc

Inequality, oppression and patriarchy are all examples of how social factors directly impact the rates and forms of crime that exist in our society today. On this course you will explore issues, including the media, politics and the economy interact with and impact crime.