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Department of Sociology

 
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'Cambridge Sociology encourages curiosity about the world with an open mind and willingness to consider different perspectives'. 

Professor Hazem Kandil, Head of Department 

 

A changing world 

We give you the tools to understand the key events of our time. You will study the ways that our modern societies are changing, exploring the main forces and social institutions shaping them.   

Our interdisciplinary courses examine: 

  • the multiple forms of power and inequality and how they affect us  
  • the changing nature of personal relationships 
  • the impact of new technologies  
  • the social, cultural, political and economic dimensions of our lives 

 

A world-class education  

We are a friendly and vibrant department with leading sociologists in our staff. We will offer tailored personal support in your studies and the opportunity to discuss your work with top scholars in small groups.  We offer a unique environment to study sociology and to pursue research at the cutting edge of the discipline.  

 

Graduate destinations 

Our students graduate with a wide range of transferable skills valued by employers. Students also benefit from a highly rated and networked careers service. Our courses are an excellent springboard to a wide range of professional careers, including: 

  • research, both academic and policy  
  • Civil Service, including the Foreign Office  
  • journalism and publishing 
  • management consultancy  
  • national and international non-governmental organisations and development agencies  
  • law  
  • teaching  
  • public relations  
     

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Undergraduate Study

Prospective Undergraduate Students

Sociology in Cambridge is part of the Human, Social and Political Sciences Tripos (HSPS), this is a unique multi-disciplinary degree that includes Sociology, Politics and Social Anthropology.

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Postgraduate Study

Prospective Postgraduate Students

We offer two postgraduate courses, the MPhil in Sociology and the PhD in Sociology.

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