Sociology

Course summary

Sociology is a two-year course. It is a human science that explores scientifically the relationship between individuals and the society they live in. You will ask questions about how groups in society behave and explore different methods of investigating this. Dare to Question! “The function of Sociology, as of every science, is to reveal that which is hidden” (Pierre Bourdieu) Sociology is an increasingly popular course in the UK, it is for those who relish the challenge of understanding the seemingly unfathomable patterns of behavior in society. This course needs pupils with an interest in or enthusiasm for how society works and an inquiring mind. Sociology graduates are found in a wide range of occupations. Many sociology graduates are attracted to careers that center on the challenges and demands that members of society face. This leads to jobs in: • Social services • Education • Criminal justice • Welfare services • Government • Counseling • Teaching • Charities and the voluntary sector; They Include: • Charity Fundraisers • Community Development Workers, Counsellors • Lecturers • Housing Officers • Teacher • Probation Officers • Social Researcher • Social Worker • Welfare Rights Adviser. There are a range of specific abilities and skills associated with a degree in sociology but there are also wider transferable skills that you can develop. The subject is excellent preparation for further study of any of the Social Sciences, Criminology, Journalism, Law, Politics, English, Philosophy, and Education degrees. Sociology is a key component of professional qualifications needed for jobs such as social work and care professions including nursing and police work. Sociology’s emphasis on controversy and critical thinking makes it a challenging area of study attracting the brightest contemporary thinkers to research it further at the university.