Sociology at Birmingham has a long history, the present Department of Sociology was formed in 2003. Its undergraduate programmes are among the best in the country, having recently been ranked fifth in Guardian league tables for Sociology and tenth for Media Studies.
Following a review of the current department the University is now undertaking a consultation on the future direction of the department; To learn more about the proposals and other options please follow this link: Sociology at Birmingham – plans for the future
About us
An overview of the department of Sociology
Research
The Department has four main research clusters: Social Theory; Ethnicity and Multiculturalism; Political Sociology; Culture and Media.
Undergraduate courses
The Department currently runs two very successful Single Honours undergraduate programmes: BA Sociology and BA Media, Culture and Society.
Postgraduate degrees
The Department offers a range of taught MA programmes including; Sociology; Media, Culture and Society and Social and Political Theory.
Research degree programmes
We take care to match you with a suitable supervisor, and welcome applications to work in a wide variety of areas.
The Good City
Following a review of the current Department of Sociology the University is now undertaking consultation on the future direction of the department. To learn more about the proposals and other options please follow this link.
Department of Sociology, School of Government and Society, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)121 414 6060. Fax: +44 (0)121 414 6061.
