Study abroad in Birmingham, United Kingdom: Most popular universities for Sociology.

Are you thinking of studying Sociology, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Sociology in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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University of Birmingham

An original "redbrick" university and founding member of the Russell Group, the University of Birmingham is a truly vibrant, global community. Enrol on one of our postgraduate courses and you'll work alongside world-leading academics in a diverse, multi-cultural community of over 14,000 postgraduate students from 150 countries.
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Aston University

Students from over 120 countries choose to study at Aston University - a safe and friendly campus enjoyed by a global, multicultural community. Birmingham is one of the UK’s most diverse cities and home to an unrivalled cultural heritage, top sporting events, music, performing arts and outstanding world cuisine.
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Birmingham City University

With around 23,500 students from 80 countries, Birmingham City University is a large, diverse and increasingly popular place to study. We put students at the heart of everything we do, giving them the best opportunities for future success. The University has an enviable reputation for providing quality, student-focused education in a professional and friendly environment.
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Most popular Sociology programmes for international students in Birmingham

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Sociology degree in Birmingham.

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Religion, Politics and Society

University of Birmingham

The Religion, Politics and Society programme offered by the University of Birmingham examines the major themes around the role of religion in politics and international relations in the contemporary world and allows you to research the role of religion in society and politics, looking at both domestic and transnational contexts.
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Sociology and Social Policy (Hons)

Aston University

Sociology and Social Policy (Hons) from Aston University is a multi-disciplinary programme that examines the major economic and social issues facing governments across the world, and the policies developed and delivered by governments and other organisations.
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Governance and Democratic Participation

University of Birmingham

This programme, which is new for 2008, is run jointly between the Department of Sociology and the Institute of Local Government Studies (INLOGOV).
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Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

University of Birmingham

The Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties programme offered by the University of Birmingham aims to develop professional practice in educational settings.
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Political Science and Interational Studies (with Research in Sociolog)/PhD

University of Birmingham

Our PhD programmes offer you a combination of taught courses in the first year and careful supervision throughout your study, with the aim of helping you to produce a thesis that makes a significant and original contribution to the discipline.
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Integrated Study (Social Sciences)

University of Birmingham

This four-year PhD Integrated Study (Social Sciences) programme from University of Birmingham is designed for individuals wishing to develop advanced knowledge and skills in social science research design and methods through a mixture of coursework and independent research with supervisory support.
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West Midlands History

University of Birmingham

The West Midlands History programme offered by the University of Birmingham provides an opportunity for study if you are interested in any aspect of the region such as, for example, religious change, the Civil War, industrialisation and women’s history. 
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Social Sciences

Birmingham City University

The PhD is an advanced postgraduate qualification, involving three or more years in which you work through the issues associated with solving a particular problem. The Social Sciences programme is offered at Birmingham City University.
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About Sociology

Sociology degrees study human society by analysing and investigating it using several methods of empirical research. Sociology is a branch of Social Sciences, covering topics such as deviance, social stratification, social class, culture, social mobility, law, and religion. Sociology is also related to disciplines such as Anthropology, Social Psychology, or Philosophy.

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