Sociology BSc (Hons) – 2020 entry

As the world grows more complex, so does the challenge of understanding the intricate ways in which contemporary societies work. Study with us, and you’ll join one of the most prestigious sociology departments in the UK. You’ll be encouraged to apply your intellect to the study of large-scale social trends, the significance of key social institutions and the subtleties of everyday behaviour, lifestyles and identities.

We’re one of the UK’s leading universities for sociology, with our sociology courses ranked top 10 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019.

A Professional Training placement provides you with the opportunity to develop your professional, academic and personal potential, equipping you to be adaptable, resilient, globally minded, confident, entrepreneurial and digitally savvy in the workplace. These qualities are widely recognised by employers and many of our students are offered employment on graduation by their placement provider.

The Professional Training placement year gives our students an insight into their subject and career potential, and early access to professional experience. It can be invaluable in developing work-based skills and helping them secure a graduate career.

Depending on what kinds of courses you concentrate on, you can use sociology to develop expertise for a range of different occupations. Specifically:

It provides the knowledge and analytical skills needed to pursue a professional degree in the public sector, business, education, health and medicine, social work, or counselling
It offers preparation for fields that involve investigative skills and working with diverse people, such as journalism, politics, marketing, business, human resources or public administration
It provides the strong research skills needed for positions in business, social services and government
It is a first step for future graduate study in sociology and allied disciplines in order to become a researcher or lecturer.
Given the broad education that a degree in sociology offers, one of its benefits is flexibility in the job market. Recent graduates have entered employment in roles such as:

Learning Mentor and Therapy Assistant, St Dominic's School
Learning Support Assistant, St Luke's School
Police Constable, Metropolitan Police
Community Investment Coordinator, AXIS Europe
Communications Officer, Kent Police
Mental Health Recovery Worker, Creative Support
Digital Marketing Assistant, Mirror Max Media.

Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.

Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C (4) (or equivalent).