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Study Sociology
Courses
Join one of the largest and most prestigious centres for sociology in Britain.
Postgraduate research
Sociology at Manchester offers a vibrant and exciting research culture within which to undertake a PhD.
Student spotlights
Watch and listen as some of our Manchester graduates talk about their studies.
Research
Centres
Our research institutes and centres specialise in areas including ethnicity, social research, and sustainable consumption.
Projects
Our research projects include Living the Weather, Shared Housing, and Global Denim.
Themes
Research themes and clusters include census and survey research, social networks and everyday lives.