Sociology, BSc (Hons)

Sociology examines social life within groups, institutions, and societies, providing essential tools to understand diverse aspects of human behavior, from everyday interactions to the influence of economic forces on global structures. This course employs varied approaches to equip students with the methods and concepts needed to contribute meaningfully to societal analysis and improvement.Key distinctive features include modules reflecting faculty research in areas such as education, work, globalization, urban life, social media, health, migration, and ethnic relations, with options for credit-bearing placements. Students learn in a highly ranked school—3rd in the UK for sociology research quality and 5th for education in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework—taught by research-active staff, emphasizing independent learning in a multidisciplinary environment.