Sociology

Discover what makes society tick, what the glue that holds it together is and the threats that could rip it apart; sociology is rapidly becoming more relevant in our contemporary world.

Why study BA (Hons) Sociology at BU?

• It’s great for employability! 90% of our students are in work or further study within fifteen months after graduating

• You’ll have opportunities to study abroad with university funding and undertake work placements as part of your degree

• You’ll explore global perspectives and get a broader outlook of societies across the world

• It will prepare you for a wide variety of graduate careers in the public, private and third sectors

• You’ll have opportunities to learn from cutting-edge researchers in Sociology, and opportunities to learn from anthropologists and criminologists if you want to broaden your knowledge of social science

• You’ll get to undertake a research project on a topic that interests you or aligns itself with your future career plans, with support from an expert in that area.

What can you achieve with a sociology degree?

Sociology has become incredibly relevant in our contemporary world and, as a result, the number and range of possible job opportunities has increased significantly. On the Sociology degree, you’ll develop skills suitable for a range of job opportunities. These include—but are not limited to—culture, media, teaching, research, human resources, charities, NGOs, and public or business services.

Year 1: Introduction to Social Theory; Introduction to Social Research; Families & Kinship in Contemporary Society; Becoming a Social Scientist; Social Inequality & Exclusion; Histories of Social Policy and Social Welfare