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This is your future

Sociology

Challenge ideas around the conditions of life and society and gain a critical perspective on how and why we might change our social worlds.

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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

Fifth in the UK for Sociology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022).

UK’s largest group of sociologists

We provide sociological expertise and an excellent staff-to-student ratio.

Meet the Head of Sociology

Vanessa May

Your next steps

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Your learning experience

A week in the life of a BSocSc Sociology student

Learn more about what it might be like to study at The University of Manchester.

A week in the life of a BSocSc Sociology student PDF download (286kb)

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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.

Learn more about support from the University.

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Providing high-quality education

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.

Find out more : about Hilary's research.

Hilary Pilkington, Professor of Sociology

Environmental impact of meat

Professor Alan Wade explores how meat consumption impacts the environment.

Read more : about meat consumption's impact on the environment

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Racial stigma and social justice

Professor James Nazroo talks about our innovative research.

Find out more : about racial stigma and social justice

James Nazroo, Professor of Sociology

Careers and employability

Make your mark at Manchester

Study sociology at Manchester and open the door to many different career paths.

According to the 2022 National Student Survey (NSS), 94% of our students go on to further study or employment within 15 months of graduation with an average starting salary of £22,500, which rises to £27,500 over the next five years.

Discover more : about Sociology graduate career prospects

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Q-Step student stories

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.

Your Sociology experience

Tara and Sarah talk about their experience at Manchester and how it has contributed to their current roles.

Contact us

Get in touch

Our admissions staff are here to answer any questions you have.

Email: socialsciences@manchester.ac.uk
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Coronavirus

You probably have concerns about the effect of the coronavirus outbreak on your application and what the next academic year will look like.

The University aims to answer your questions as best we can at this time. We have compiled a set of Frequently Asked Questions to help.

If you have any further questions, you can contact our admissions team at socialsciences@manchester.ac.uk.

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Courses

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  • Sociology and Philosophy BASS
  • Sociology and Data Analytics BASS
  • Politics and Sociology BASS
  • Social Anthropology and Sociology BASS

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If your joint course crosses into another subject area, find out more about what it offers:

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