What is Sociology?

How would you best describe the BA (Hons) Sociology course? 

Our sociology degree course is dynamic, fit for the 21st century. Sociology is the study of society and institutions, both formal structures and informal small group interactions. To grasp the complexity of the social world we provide teaching and learning through many exciting modules that consider a whole range of different perspectives on identities, including class and gender, digital technologies, health, culture, media, protest and the complex interaction with hierarchies of power in society.  We offer work-based learning and teach skills that provide students with leadership opportunities on projects to help them forge a career where what they’ve learned through their degree can be applied effectively. 

Who is the course aimed at? 

The course is aimed at any undergraduate who wishes to view the world from a new perspective and to understand societal patterns and change, group dynamics, inequality, leadership, new ways of learning through dedicated research projects.

What teaching approaches does the course offer? 

We have a wide range of teaching and learning methods. These include lectures and seminars, field trips, and group tasks. We encourage a great deal of independent learning to equip students with the right type of knowledge and skills that will prepare them for their chosen careers. Therefore, we utilise problem-based approaches and presentations, setting reading and analytical tasks, discussion and debates to think through solutions when faced with challenges, including games-based learning. 

Are there opportunities to work with partners and organisations on real-world scenarios on the course? 

Yes, we offer a work based learning module where students can choose from a variety of placements and even draw on their own experience of work to count towards completing the module. 

What career could a degree in Sociology lead to? 

We have graduates who work in a wide range of careers, including teaching, the civil service, local and central government, recruitment, cyber security, retail management, marketing, youth and community work, banking and finance. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it is illustrative when it comes to showing how relevant and applicable a sociology degree is to the jobs market.

Why is a degree in Sociology relevant in today’s society? 

Sociology is a highly relevant degree in contemporary society, it provides perspectives on how the social world works, it helps graduates understand how patterns in society emerge and change according to policies and cultural values. 

Why is Leeds Beckett a good place to study Sociology? 

We offer a very exciting Sociology degree, taught by research active staff who are passionate about their subject and bring their expertise to the students they teach. We offer a diverse curriculum with exciting core and elective modules, including sociological theory, identity and power, analysis of media, inequalities of class and health and discussions around poverty, gender, resistance and social movements, political mobilisations and much more.