Sociology

Society is rapidly changing. Our multicultural and diverse world is becoming increasingly complex - bringing about challenges and problems that we, as sociologists, seek to tackle. At NTU, our role is to deliver you as a sociology graduate ready for the real world, well-prepared to address these changes.

We believe that the study of sociology should not be confined to the university classroom but that you should have the chance to apply your knowledge to do public good, benefiting communities and wider society. You’ll take advantage of our teaching team’s connections with individuals and organisations in the local and international community to learn from active researchers.

Studying with us, you’ll engage in the most pressing contemporary social issues of our time - from gender equality to race and ethnicity, environmental sociology to media, popular and digital cultures. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills to tackle some of today’s most challenging problems. You’ll stand out as an actively engaged citizen. You’ll be ready to make a real difference to society - whether that’s working in the public, private, or third sector.

Why study Sociology at NTU?

• Taking sociology outside the classroom – sometimes literally - in local and national field trips and assessments that ask you to address the connections of what you learn in the classroom with the world in which we live.

• Freedom to build your degree with the choice of a wide range of contemporary modules in line with your specific interests and career aims.

• Employability – Sociology at NTU opens up a wide range of career options in the public sector, Education, Welfare Services, Human Resources, Public relations, or Marketing to name a few.

• The experience of working with a wide range of students in a thriving interdisciplinary environment with research-led and actively engaged staff.

This exciting Sociology degree examines specialist areas of contemporary sociology and allows you to explore society, culture and everyday lived experiences. Throughout the course you'll hear from external speakers, and may have the opportunity to study abroad and undertake a self-directed work placement.

If you have a keen interest in society, culture and making sense of the social world in which we live, then our Sociology course is ideal for you.

Year One
Foundations of Social Theory
What is Society?
Identity, Culture and Student Life
Working Lives
Foundations of Social Research and Academic Practice
Introduction to Sustainability

Year Two
Constructing Modern Societies
Sociology and Service Learning
Applied Social Research
Sustainable Futures
Religion, Nonreligion and Everyday Belief
Sociology of Education
Politics and Social Justice
Gender, Sex and Sexuality
The Body in Society
Sociology of Consumption
Digital Culture and Society

Final Year
Theorising Contemporary Society
Sociology of Work and Career
Research Project
Race, Culture and Society
Identities and Intimacies
Popular Culture
Sociology of Harm
Environmental Justice
Cities and Urban Life

The majority of your work will be assessed through coursework-based essays, reports and a final year research-based dissertation. You'll also be assessed through a combination of formal examinations and practical assessments such as group and individual presentations and portfolios.