Sociology at Newcastle has a solid track record of excellence in research-grounded postgraduate studies.

Throughout the course you will gain:

• an appreciation of the theoretical traditions that influence and shape sociology as a discipline
• an awareness of the philosophical principles and epistemological frameworks that underpin all social enquiry
• an understanding of social divisions as structures of power and inequality
• an understanding of the profound transformations in contemporary society and the implications of this for understanding collective and individual agency
• a strong practical grounding in a range of research methods and awareness of the epistemological consequences of methodological issues and choices

Many of our graduates go on to study funded PhDs, others have pursued careers in:

• the corporate and financial sectors
• international and national non-governmental organisations
• regulatory bodies such as environmental agencies

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a sociology/policy discipline such as:

• criminology
• organisational studies
• cultural studies; media studies
• film studies
• human geography