Sociology

This Sociology degree at the University of Bristol provides an opportunity to develop your own research expertise by studying a sociological issue in an interdisciplinary school. You will study with internationally renowned sociologists in a dynamic and supportive research environment. 

They are involved in funded research, research centres and groups looking at everything from digital economies and futures, food security, and integration, to music festivals, migration, modern slavery and social inequalities. Our staff also have particular expertise across a range of cultural and social theory and champion diverse research methodologies.

Key facts:

• In the Sociology programme from University of Bristol , you will join an international community of students working in a range of sociological areas. You will be assigned two PhD supervisors whose current active research interests and expertise are relevant to your chosen research area.

Courses include:

• Climate emergency

• Critical (in)securities

• Cultural work

• Decoloniality and race

• Ethnicity, migration and citizenship

• European politics and societies

• Digital society

• Science and technology

• Food security

• Gender and sexuality