Sociology, BSc (Hons)

A Sociology degree at Swansea University provides a strong theoretical base for understanding human behavior within broader social, cultural, political, and economic contexts. Students develop skills in qualitative and quantitative research, communication, and critical analysis, enabling them to address complex societal issues. The program ranks highly, including top 15 in the UK for teaching quality (Times Good University Guide 2024) and top 20 for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024), with 92% of graduates employed or in further study 15 months post-graduation (HESA 2023).The curriculum emphasizes real-world applications in areas like health, social care, and education, fostering a 'sociological imagination' and transferable skills valued by employers. It includes compulsory modules in the first year, such as Individual and Society, and optional ones later, like Sociology of Health and Illness, culminating in an independent dissertation. Assessment varies, incorporating group tasks, presentations, and reflections, alongside opportunities for work placements in diverse settings to enhance career prospects.

Your first year of study is made up of compulsory modules covering a range of themes. Compulsory modules are studied by all students on the programme, meaning you are automatically enrolled. Examples of compulsory modules include: • Individual and Society • Economics in Society • Social Inquiry in Practice In your second year you will study a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, with your third year comprising entirely optional modules from an expansive range of subject areas. Examples of optional modules in recent years have included: • Disability Policy • Investigating Gender • Sociology of Health and Illness • Global Sociology • Social and Environmental Harms Your final year will include an optional independent dissertation project. For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our webpage at https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/social-sciences/criminology-sociology-social-policy/bsc-sociology/