Overview
Youll learn about how societies, institutions and practices come into being, how they work and might change in the future and develop an insight into the major challenges facing society
Run by the prestigious Centre for Computational Social Science (C2S2)
Our broad range of optional modules in your second and third years gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests and develop specialist knowledge on a range of topics
Our optional work placement gives you the opportunity to use your new skills in the real world. Typically lasting 3 to 6 weeks you can choose from a wide range of organisations
Youll gain a full range of social research and specific technical skills suitable for developing careers within the public sector, policy development or research-based careers.

How will I learn
We use a wide range of teaching and learning methods and also ensure that you have regular tutorials with your tutor, together with a small group of students to discuss oral and written assignments. Teaching includes:
Lectures
Seminars
Group work
Practical exercises
Small group tutorials
Independent study
You will also have access to personal and subject tutors who will give you the individual help and guidance you need to succeed.

Your future
student wearing mortar board on graduation
Sociology provides you with an excellent all-round education, combining subject-specific knowledge and expertise with a wide range of transferable skills sought after by employers. These include:

Qualitative research skills including interview techniques, focus groups, sensory analysis
Interpretation and use of qualitative and other data
Research project design and the use of appropriate methodologies
High standards of written and oral communication including formulating an argument, presentation and interpersonal skills
Collation and interpretation of evidence
Organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
The ability to work independently and within a team
Career paths
Many of our graduates choose to follow their degree with employment or further study in people-focused fields in the public and not-for-profit sectors. Others choose to use the more generic skills developed on the course to follow careers in business and management.