Course summary

This Sociology degree draws on theory, evidence and real-world experience to make sense of social structures, social identities and social change. It aims to equip you with the tools and mindset to tackle social problems in the future. Sociology investigates social life and the way it shapes people’s behaviour, beliefs and identity. Identifying social problems and understanding how social conditions impact our lives – in education, employment, wealth, health and more. Engaging in thought-provoking subject matters, our Sociology degree examines the face-to-face interactions of daily life to large-scale social institutions, social movements and global processes. You’ll gain an understanding of the key concepts, theoretical traditions and developments that have shaped sociology as a discipline. More importantly, you’ll develop the sociological imagination required to make the connections between personal troubles and public issues, learning where and how to investigate these problems. Focused on people, a degree in Sociology can serve as a springboard for careers, supporting and giving a voice to some of the most vulnerable members of society. Your knowledge of people and social problems, coupled with solid analytical, research and problem-solving skills, gives you a toolset that can be applied in almost any career. ‘Placement Year’ and 'International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch. If you don’t have the required qualifications for this degree-level course or are looking to re-enter education after time away from study, then a Foundation Year Programme might be the right choice for you. Please see Sociology (with Foundation Year) L30F.