Why Newcastle?

All of our postgraduate programmes provide specialist research training, enhancing key skills and employability. 

Our innovative Master’s degrees in Sociology are underpinned by research-led teaching, with a range of specialist modules. 

You will also benefit from the connections our department has built up with policymakers, professionals and practitioners working in international, national and regional contexts. 

What we offer

Postgraduate students in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology play an integral role in attending, organising and participating in the wide range of events and activities that take place within the school's community.

The School is home to a diverse and friendly community of staff and students, committed to world-leading research and excellent, innovative teaching.

Postgraduate students also benefit from: 

  • regular academic and professional development seminars
  • an external speaker series, which brings in scholars from across the UK and Europe to discuss their research 
  • tailored career advice and a series of events focused on helping you take the next step to fulfilling careers
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Our courses

Learn more about our postgraduate courses in Sociology.

Click on the course page links below to discover what you'll learn and who to contact if you have any course-related queries. 

Advance the discipline and engage critically with pressing social issues on our PhD in Sociology programmes.

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Student life

Find out more about life as a postgraduate student at Newcastle University. Discover how the city itself, local community and extra-curricular opportunities available will make your time at Newcastle unforgettable.