Diverse expertise
Congratulations on becoming an offer-holder in Sociology at The University of Manchester.
We are the UK's largest group of sociologists with an excellent staff-to-student ratio, giving you access to diverse expertise.
No matter which course you hold an offer for, our size and scope provides you with the widest range of topics and units possible.
Top five university
4th in the UK for sociology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020).
UK’s largest group of sociologists
We provide sociological expertise and an excellent staff-to-student ratio.
Learning and support
Your learning experience
Meet Katherine Smith, Course Director
Meet your BA Social Sciences Course Director, Katie Smith.
Discover how we will teach and support you on your course.
Blended learning
We've worked hard to ensure you have a rich learning experience despite the pandemic.
Many of the features that make our courses distinctive are still in place, including engaging formal lectures supported by smaller tutorials and seminars.
Your course units and example timetable
Learn more about your course units and view an example course timetable.
BSocSc Sociology course information PDF Download (367kb)
BA Social Sciences course information PDF Download (405kb)
Student support
Support on your course
Sociology at Manchester is an active community that welcomes passionate students.
You’ll make friends through our many student societies, activities, and receive support from students through our peer-assisted support scheme.
Covid-19 and your course
Providing high-quality education
We know this year has been challenging and uncertain for you all.
Whatever happens next, we will provide you with a quality learning environment while adjusting to any changes in public health guidelines.
Details of how teaching may change can be found below.
We don’t compromise on your student experience.
Lectures are usually delivered in person, on campus, and supported by seminars, group work and online activities to consolidate your learning.
Currently, all lectures are delivered online, usually live or occasionally pre-recorded, with supporting activities, such as Q&A sessions, and discussion boards, which are delivered through our online learning environment.
Seminars are smaller group sessions led by a member of staff which give you the opportunity to discuss topics covered in your lectures, in depth.
Currently, seminars are hosted online and, if possible, in a COVID-safe learning space on campus.
Students are offered extra support through Q&A sessions or discussion boards.
This could include working with other students to discuss a case, prepare and deliver a presentation, or to write a report.
Group work is important to consolidate and deepen your knowledge as well as develop important transferable skills.
Currently, group work takes place online through platforms including Zoom breakout rooms and Blackboard Collaborate.
Why Sociology?
Georgia talks about her online learning experience.
Georgia Shaw, a third-year student, talks about her positive experiences of blended learning.
Blended learning
Ashley talks about her online learning experience.
Hong Kong student Ashely Ip talks about blended learning on the BA Sociology and Criminology course.
Q-Step student stories
Improve your quantitative skills for a competitive edge in the graduate jobs market.
Hear about Zvi’s experience of Q-Step and how it enhanced his career.
Sociology at Manchester
Sociology graduates and academic Owen Abbott talk about Manchester and how they found their passion.
Why Sociology at Manchester?
Madeleine tells us why she chose to study Sociology at Manchester.
Being and experiencing sociology
Prof Hilary Pilkington discusses her research on being and experiencing sociology.
Coronavirus impact
Sociologist Dr Elisa Pieri investigates pandemic preparedness.
Racial stigma and social justice
Professor James Nazroo talks about our innovative research.
Events
Make the right choice
Throughout 2021, we will be holding offer-holder sessions that will answer any questions you have.
You can now book your place on the following sessions:
- BA Social Sciences (17 February)
- Sociology (17 February)
Lockdown Lectures
Hear what inspires our lecturers to change the world.
Megan Ritchie, Politics and International Relations student, interviews sociologists Gary Younge and Claire Alexander on lockdown, ethnicity, race and inequality.
Chat to our students
Student life
Want to find out more about student life?
Chat with our student ambassadors and ask any questions you have.
Contact us
Get in touch
Our admissions staff are here to answer any questions you have.
Email: socialsciences@manchester.ac.uk
Visit our Sociology website
Social media
Facebook: @ManchesterSociology
Twitter: @uomsoss
Instagram: @uomsocialsciences
Your course
Courses within this subject area
Remind yourself how much your course at Manchester has to offer you.
Courses
Follow the relevant link for details about the course you have an offer for:
Joint courses
If your joint course crosses into another subject area, find out more about what it offers:
Beyond your subject
Visit our offer-holder guide to university life
Your university experience is about more than your degree.
Find out where you could live, how we'll support you, what financial packages are available and how we'll help you develop the distinctive attributes of a Manchester graduate.
Accept your offer
This is your future
Log on to UCAS Track to accept or keep track of your offer.
This is how we'll keep in contact with you about what stage your offer is at. It's also where you can accept your offer and make Manchester your first choice for your future.
