Sociology (MA Hons)
University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
About this programme
The study of sociology explores questions such as: how do people organise collectively around common goals? How do societies and social groups distribute and manage power among their members? Your undergraduate degree in Sociology will cover a comprehensive range of subjects, giving you a broad introduction to the subject and the flexibility to study topics within and outside it. Our programme equips you to compare different national contexts and understand contemporary social issues from a global perspective.
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 4 years · 4 years
- English
- C1 Advanced (CAE) 176 · IELTS 6.5 · TOEFL iBT 92
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- September
- Deadline
- 13 January 2027
Entry requirements
SQA Highers AABB/AAAB + Nat5 English C; A-level AAA-AAB + GCSE English C/4; IB 37-34 (666/655 HL) + SL English 5.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (3)
- Black Heart Scholarship ProgrammePartial funding · Check official website
- The Defne-Muhtar Kent Education Foundation ScholarshipPartial funding
- Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh ScholarshipLiving stipend