PostgraduatePart-time

Sociology MSc

University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 year full-time / 2 years part-time
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Sociology
Location
United Kingdom
Next intake
JAN 2027Starts in 3 months
IELTS
6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

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Overview

Become a keen observer of social life who questions the assumptions people take for granted on this Master's degree in Sociology. Use evidence to interrogate common sense logic - whether that’s about poverty, gender or the climate crisis, ready for an impactful career in areas such as education, social services, business and non-profit organisations.

Entry requirements

Degree2nd class · Subjects: Sociology · or above

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

To find out if your non-UK degree or other qualification is accepted, please visit our page for your country and view the UK equivalent of your qualification.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 5.5.

Fees

International students: £18,600 per year

UK students: £9,700 per year

Start dates

January 2027

Application deadline

International applicants: see Portsmouth's application deadlines by country at https://www.port.ac.uk/study/international-students/how-to-apply/application-deadlines

Campus

  • Portsmouth, United Kingdom

If you studied in United States

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Postgraduate Taught

Academic

For entry to our postgraduate Master's programmes, you'll usually need to have a Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.6 /4 or above from a recognised Higher Education institution. Some courses will ask for higher grades. Work experience is also required for several other postgraduate courses and many courses will require you to have studied relevant subjects. Please see our courses for more details. To apply for any of our courses please go to our online application form. If you don't meet the postgraduate entry requirements, you can do a pre-Master's programme at International College Portsmouth (ICP) for many of our courses.

English language

For most of our Master's degrees, you need a minimum of IELTS band 6.5-7.0, with no component below 6.0

From University of Portsmouth's published requirements for students from United States. Your counsellor confirms what applies to you.

Scholarships at University of Portsmouth

2 for this level
  • Chevening Scholarship
  • GREAT Scholarships£10,000.00 (US$ 12,914)
All scholarships at University of Portsmouth

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TuitionGBP 18,600
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 33,986

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