Sociology, BA (Hons)

Sociology at Durham University examines the interplay between individuals and broader cultural, institutional contexts, exploring how society shapes lives and is shaped by collective actions. Students join a vibrant research community of global experts tackling issues like education, employment, health, crime, race, and digital technologies. Criminology complements this by analyzing crime and deviance socially, fostering critical thinkers who evaluate evidence on crime's causes and societal impacts. Academics collaborate with policy and community organizations. Facilities include a top northern UK library and Learn Ultra VLE. Rankings: 3rd (Times/Sunday Times 2026), 5th (Guardian/Complete 2026), top 100 QS 2026.Graduates develop transferable skills in evidence analysis, argumentation, and research, leading to careers in criminal justice, government, law, health, education, media, and NGOs. Recent alumni join M&S, Mencap, Accenture, Unilever, or pursue postgraduate study.