Course summary

How does society shape us – and how do relationships between people and institutions affect the way we act? If you’re interested in exploring questions like this, this could be the course for you. A degree in Sociology can help you answer all these questions and more, providing you with the transferable skills and knowledge to access a wide range of careers or to embark on postgraduate study. This degree focuses on issues relating to social inequalities, diversity, and social justice. It will help develop your core competencies in sociology, with a focus on research methods, and different types of sociological thinking. You’ll also explore key sociological topics, including culture, race, gender, activism and health. You’ll be taught by active researchers, in areas including housing, asylum, climate change, young people and social justice, healthcare, gender, and death and dying. You’ll complete a final-year research project on a topic of your choice, reflecting your personal interests or career aspirations. In your second and third years, you’ll be able to tailor your studies and choose from a range of modules, which allows you to specialise in areas of interest to you. Why Study Sociology BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield? You’ll have the opportunity to undertake work experience in your second year; previous students have worked in schools, colleges, charities, law firms, community organisations and commercial businesses. The placement enables you to gain work-ready skills, as well as useful contacts to help you enter the world of employment. You may also have the opportunity to study abroad, too. You’ll become part of a friendly and supportive community of people, who are committed to providing teaching and research that makes a positive difference. Professional Bodies By studying this course you'll become eligible for student membership of the British Sociological Association (BSA), giving you access to resources, events, and networking opportunities via the BSA community. Why Huddersfield? Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area. Not quite ready to start Sociology BSc(Hons)? Successful completion of our Social Science Foundation Pathway will equip you with the foundation knowledge to study Sociology.