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Sociology BSc
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Social Sciences BA
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Sociology, Politics & Religion BA
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Faculty
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Social Sciences & Public Policy
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Social Sciences & Public Policy
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Arts & Humanities
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What is the core focus of this course?
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A sociology degree grounded in classical, critical and decolonial theory, using qualitative and quantitative research to explore inequality, power, and social change in the Global North and Global South.
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A highly interdisciplinary social science degree spanning politics, sociology, anthropology and public policy, using feminist, anti-racist, queer and decolonial perspectives to tackle global challenges and shape more just futures.
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An innovative degree combining the social sciences and the humanities, focused on understanding how religion and politics shape societies globally. Grounded in sociological and political approaches, students explore power, conflict, belief systems, and identity across the world.
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Core modules include*
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- Introduction to Sociology
- Global Connections and Dislocations
- True, False, and Everything in Between: Evaluating Claims, Evidence and Interpretation
- Qualitative Research, Methodologies, and Meaning-Making
- Applied Social Statistics
- Futures and Careers Sociology in Action
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- Introduction to Social Theory
- Understanding the Social World
- Power, Inequality and Social Change
- Social Justice and Policy Analysis
- Uses of Theory
- Principles and Methods of Social Research
- Choice between:
- Social Change Lab
- Community-Engaged Learning
- Advanced Methods in Social Research
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- Sociology of Religion
- Social and Political Thought through Time
- Global Comparative Politics
- Colonialism and Decolonisation
- Religion, Politics, and Global Media
- Peace and Violence
- Offence and Free Speech
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Outside of lectures, what applied learning opportunities are there?
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- Qualitative and quantitative sociological methods, including ethnographic observations and statistical analysis
- Compulsory work‑based learning module with NGOs, charities, public sector and grassroots organisations
- Final‑year independent dissertation covering the full research cycle
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- Choice of compulsory applied learning modules: traditional work placement or own project/initiative (in Community-Engaged Learning); or working directly on a campaign tackling real social issues (in Social Change Lab).
- Mixed methods research training with opportunities for independent research (e.g. mini-ethnographies) in optional modules, and a final-year independent dissertation that can include applied and creative projects.
- Change-making skills through participatory programme development opportunities.
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- Explore innovative approaches drawn from both the humanities and social sciences.
- Qualitative and quantitative sociological methods deployed alongside ethnography and humanistic inquiry.
- Option to undertake independent research through a dissertation in the final year.
- Opportunities to work with faith institutions, communities, and public policy organisations, and internships supported by the department.
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| What career will it lead to? |
- Policy, government, and public services
- Research, academia, and further study
- NGOs, charities, and advocacy organisations
- Media, communications, and related fields
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- Public Policy, Government, & Civil Service
- NGOs, Advocacy, & Social Innovation
- Education & Youth Work
- Media, Journalism, & Communications
- Creative Industries
- Social Research & Academia
- Marketing, Advertising & Management
- International Development
- Enterprise, Consulting, & Evaluation
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- Public policy
- International relations and diplomacy
- NGOs
- Education and teaching
- Law and advocacy
- Civil service and government
- Media and creative industries
- Research and academia
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