Philosophy and Sociology

About this programme

Investigate human behaviour and social systems to tackle today’s complex ethical and cultural challenges By combining Philosophy and Sociology, you'll gain the skills to critically analyse today’s society, and to tackle its biggest issues. Philosophy encourages you to consider universal questions about human behaviour. In Sociology, you look at how they’re dealt with now in our legal, political and cultural systems. Your studies of both subjects take a progressive approach. You’re taught by expert researchers who influence ground-breaking debate. And you join a community that is philosophically and politically engaged. Get a feel for campus life and learn more about your course. Join a campus Open Day, book a campus tour or visit us virtually. You’ll study for this degree on our campus, joining our academics and fellow students. With in-person contact time, digitally supported educational resources, library collections and independent study, this course is designed to give you an inclusive education. Your learning experience may also include work placements, field trips, studying abroad and internationalisation experiences. Our 360° virtual tour has been designed to introduce you to life in our diverse, supportive and inclusive community. Join our students for an immersive experience as they reveal why Sussex offers a space to follow your passions, find your voice, and discover people and places that will inspire you. As a founding partner of ResearchPlus, a collaboration of research-focused universities, we engage with government, industry and civil society to suppo