Information for Prospective Students
We are a world-leading Department of Sociology, ranked first in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2026 and first in London in the Complete University Guide 2026.
Offering ten programmes across Undergraduate, Taught Postgraduate and PhD, students can expect to study across a comprehensive and diverse range of sociological matters.
Our undergraduate programme
Our BSc students develop a firm grasp of the main principles of contemporary sociology – examining theoretical ideas that help us better understand the society we live in.
BSc Sociology
Deepen your understanding of the biggest social problems and ethical dilemmas facing us in today’s contemporary world.
Studying BSc Sociology at LSE
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Discover our BSc programmeOur master's programmes
Explore the varied graduate taught programmes we offer.
MSc City Design and Social Science
Reimagine the city. Learn how to tackle urban development from social, economic and political perspectives.
MSc Culture and Society
Examine the complex interplay between culture and society in a global context.
MSc Economy and Society
Analyse the interplay between economic and social practices. Prepare for a high-impact career in research or policymaking.
MSc Inequalities and Social Science
Uncover the root causes of inequality in the world. Gain the skills to combat social injustice through research, policymaking or international development.
MSc Human Rights
Examine the legal, social, and philosophical foundations of human rights in a global context.
MSc Human Rights and Politics
Explore the social and political forces shaping human rights in our contemporary world.
MSc Political Sociology
Look beyond the cut and thrust of daily politics to examine the underlying forces behind political or social change.
MSc Sociology
Unravel the complex social issues dominating contemporary societies around the world. Study in a globally renowned sociology department.
Explore our MSc Programmes
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Studying MSc City Design and Social Science at LSE
Studying MSc City Design and Social Science at LSE
Studying MSc Culture and Society at LSE
Studying MSc Economy and Society at LSE
Studying MSc Human Rights at LSE
Studying MSc Human Rights and Politics at LSE
Studying MSc Inequalities and Social Science at LSE
Studying MSc Political Sociology at LSE
Studying MSc Sociology at LSE
MPhil/PhD Sociology
Conduct pioneering sociological research in a globally renowned department.
LSE Sociology Research
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