Sociology

About this programme

Race and migration, health inequalities, and technology—the world of sociology explores so many aspects of our lives and the challenges we face in the 21st century. Study with us to join the debate on hot topics and learn to carry out research that provides societal insights. Our BA Sociology with a Foundation Year starts with essential humanities-focused study, preparing you for degree-level learning. Passing this foundation year leads to our BA Sociology programme, where you'll develop confidence in conducting research, digesting and interpreting data, and understanding different forms of evidence. Becoming confident in your own research is a key part of the course. We’ll show you how to conduct interviews, design surveys, interpret different forms of data, and more. We want to help you achieve your goals. That’s why we assess your learning in a range of ways. You’ll complete portfolios, write research reports in the form of podcasts on topics such as lyric analysis, and deliver presentations in front of classmates. We encourage you to apply your learning through volunteering, work placement modules, and activism. Your lecturers use their voice and expertise to take part in public debate and discussions on the latest research and issues through media appearances, social media, podcast, and blogs. Study sociology with anthropology, communication, media and culture, criminology, education studies, history of art, international relations, or philosophy and politics. From NGOs offering work placements to social and political events, there’s plenty happening on our door