Master in Sociology Global Inequality Msc

The tuition fee is 28,391 USD per year. The application deadline for the Oct 2027 intake is Jul 15, 2027.

This Master of Science is tailored for students who are ready to critically engage with the defining challenges of our era: the roots, manifestations, and persistence of global social inequalities. Through a rigorous, research-led curriculum, you will move beyond mere observation to interrogate how power, agency, and structural discrimination shape lives across different cultural, religious, and political landscapes.

You will join a vibrant intellectual community that explores how inequalities fuel contemporary populism, civil conflict, and fundamentalism, while simultaneously examining the grassroots movements—from gender and racial equality campaigns to LGBTQ+ advocacy—that challenge these hierarchies. Whether you are aiming for a career in policy, advocacy, international development, or doctoral research, this programme equips you with a sophisticated toolkit for understanding the interplay between local contexts and global trends.

Distinctive Expertise

The programme leverages the expertise of award-winning social scientists whose work is consistently recognized as world-leading. You will benefit from a pedagogical approach that emphasizes:

• Practical Methodology: Hands-on training in qualitative and quantitative software (SPSS, NVivo) to ensure you can execute high-level social research.
• Real-World Impact: Opportunities to partner with the Science Shop to conduct research for community and voluntary sector organizations.
• Critical Flexibility: A modular structure designed for both full-time and part-time learners, with sessions held in the evenings and full-day formats to accommodate professional schedules.

Queen's University Belfast is a historic and research-led university located in the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Founded as Queen's College Belfast in 1845 and established as an independent university in 1908, Queen's combines a long heritage with modern ambitions. The campus sits within a designated conservation area and serves a diverse community of around 24,915 students, including roughly 3,500 international students, creating a lively and inclusive environment for study and social life.

Academically, Queen's is a Russell Group member with strong disciplinary strengths and a clear focus on employability. The university hosts four flagship Global Research Institutes addressing Global Peace, Security and Justice; Cyber Security; Health Sciences; and Food Safety, offering students opportunities to engage with impactful research. Career-facing initiatives such as Degree Plus and targeted employer workshops enhance internships, placements and graduate prospects, while sustained investment in campus infrastructure has delivered new teaching facilities, a student centre and a cutting-edge clinical simulation centre for health-related programmes.

For international students, Belfast offers an affordable and welcoming city experience with rich cultural life and efficient transport links across the UK and Ireland. University support services help with arrival, visas and accommodation, and a variety of clubs, societies and volunteering options make it easy to build networks and gain practical experience. Queen's is a strong choice for students seeking rigorous teaching, active research opportunities and clear pathways into careers in the UK and beyond.