Sociology BA (Hons)
We examine society and our experience of it as individuals, working professionals, families, communities and organisations.
Join a bold, inclusive community where big ideas come to life. Here, you’ll explore the forces that influence how we think, behave and connect — and why these insights matter in today’s world!
Make sense of complex issues
As a social sciences and humanities student, you’ll investigate how people interact, how communities work, and what drives change. You’ll analyse real challenges, question assumptions and build the confidence to interpret the world through multiple perspectives.
Make a meaningful impact
Your studies will help you understand the needs of individuals and communities, and how thoughtful, evidence‑based responses can make a difference. Depending on if you’re interested in culture, communication, behaviour or social justice, you’ll have the chance to develop skills to support positive change where it’s needed most.
Whether you are looking to explore our latest research, global networks and partnerships, experiment with industry-standard technology, or explore opportunities to gain practical work experience through structured project work such as research-led projects, industry or community briefs and applied group work designed to support your personal and professional development. You can receive advice and guidance from our academic and professional staff, subject to availability and course requirements.
Research-informed learning is thoroughly embedded in our community of learning, and you will have opportunities to access facilities designed to simulate real-world scenarios, helping you to apply theory in practice. Access may vary depending on your course and level of study. Our learning-through-exploration approach brings your subject to life.
Learning through projects with professional purpose
Across Social Sciences and Humanities, learning is shaped around projects that reflect real-world professional and societal contexts. From early in your course, you’ll work on applied projects that develop the skills, behaviours and ways of thinking needed for graduate-level roles. Through individual and collaborative project work, you’ll learn how to research effectively, analyse complex information, communicate clearly and work confidently with others — all within settings that mirror real-world practice.
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