Study Sociology and Social Research
Our internationally renowned staff lead undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in sociology and a range of interdisciplinary postgraduate social research programmes.
Sociologists at Birkbeck are involved in making sense of the turbulent world we live in and its possible futures. Our approach is informed by post and decolonial studies, race-critical, feminist and indigenous approaches. Our sociology teaching is also strongly linked to our expertise in psychosocial studies, allowing students to explore connections between the psyche and the social world.
Our social research programmes are interdisciplinary, theoretically informed and socially engaged. They are designed to prepare you for further research in the workplace or in MPhil/PhD study. We deliver in depth training in both qualitative and quantitative research and the philosophies that underpin them. We provide a variety of modules in qualitative and quantitative methods in line with Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) training requirements. You will be taught by world-class researchers about the approaches they use themselves in their work.
Come and meet us
If you're looking to start studying with us in October 2026, or are looking ahead to 2027, join us for our Undergraduate Open Day on 7 March or our Postgraduate Open Evening on 18 March.
If you can't make these dates, or would like to visit us sooner, come along to one of our campus tours.
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More information
- Sociology of New World - a blog by MA Sociology students
- Contact the faculty
