Sociology - Durham University

Welcome to Durham

Congratulations on your offer to join our Department of Sociology and welcome to your Masters Hub. Entry to this programme is extremely competitive, and holding an offer is a great achievement. You have an exciting and challenging time ahead of you in a cutting-edge, socially conscious department of friendly staff and students.

In our rapidly changing global environment, there has never been a more important time to look at the world through a social lens and engage in theoretically-driven learning that makes a difference and prepares you for a successful career.

You're joining a highly regarded department, ranked 1st for Criminology and 3rd for Sociology in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 and 18th in the UK in the World University Rankings by Subject 2023.

We look forward to meeting you in Durham in September and supporting you in your Durham journey.

Your Masters Hub

Your Masters Hub provides the information you need to accept your offer, apply for visas and funding, and prepare for your arrival in September.

Why a Durham Masters?

A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other.

What Happens Next

Find out what happens now that you've submitted your application and prepare for the next stages of your postgraduate journey.

Visa Information

We have a long history of welcoming students from around the world. Find out more about visa information for entry to the UK.

Scholarship opportunities

We're committed to supporting the best students irrespective of financial circumstances.

Careers and development

We help you to make career plans and take the next steps towards getting where you want to be.

Group of business people looking at a notice board

The Durham experience

At Durham, academic success is only half the story. Our transformative wider student experience will also help you develop as a person.

Connect with Durham

Your Durham journey starts now. Find out more about upcoming events and connect with our community.

Programme information

Our education challenges boundaries, is research-led and transformative and takes advantage of the latest digital technologies.

Modern society composite of a global network of faces

Arrivals

Find key dates, information and support for international arrivals in Durham.

Accept your offer

Visit our Applicant Portal to accept your offer, upload your outstanding documents or ask us a question.

Click here

Look closer at our Department of Sociology

Take a lightning tour of day-to-day life at our Department of Sociology with our one-minute video, filmed on and around campus.

Take a look

About the Department of Sociology

In our rapidly changing global environment, there has never been a more important time to look at the world through a social lens and engage in theoretically driven research and teaching that makes a difference.

Find out more

Take a tour

Want to get to know Durham? Take a self-guided tour with our Durham University Tours App or explore the University from home with our virtual and video tours.

Take a tour now