Explore society in a global city

Understand the social forces shaping our lives, communities and cultures with Sociology at Manchester. 

Join one of the UK’s largest Sociology departments, where our research-driven teaching team is ready to support you in developing and challenging perspectives. With a wide range of topics, from sustainability, race, inequality and even human-animal relations, there’s always something new to explore. 

What better place to study societies than at a university that welcomes students from over 170 countries, set in a truly multicultural city? 

Hear from our students on why they study Sociology at Manchester. 

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Top 5 UK university for Sociology.

One of the UK’s largest Sociology Departments.

Rich history of sociological research across diverse specialisms.

Most targeted UK university by top employers.

Sociology in action

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Manchester public space decorated where community and students gather.
Department students walking through Manchester.
Department students walking through Manchester.
Manchester street market highlighting diversity and informal economies in the city.
Manchester street market highlighting diversity and informal economies in the city.
Chinatown arch in Manchester city centre.
Chinatown arch in Manchester city centre.

Student blogs

My time as a Sociology student at Manchester

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Studying Sociology and Data Analytics

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Day in the life of a Sociology student

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Why I chose Sociology

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What our students say

Musen Lin/ BSocSc Sociology

"I really enjoyed how the course combined theory with real-world issues - it gave me the tools to understand society more deeply while also connecting ideas to things I see every day. 

The lecturers were supportive, and I liked that discussions in class encouraged us to share different perspectives."

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Luci Brooker/ BASS Social Anthropology and Sociology

"My favourite thing about my course is studying a wide array of subjects and topics from a bunch of different perspectives in different cultures, countries and places.

My favourite thing about Manchester is that although it's very big, there are also a bunch of different bubbles of spaces full of really nice people."

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Samantha Ng/ BSocSc Sociology

"My favourite part of studying Sociology is that I can get a lot of support from it.

When I am confused about doing an assessment I can always get help from my academic advisor, the lecturer, the tutorial leaders and the PASS leaders. They're all friendly and helpful."

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