Deepen your understanding of the biggest social problems and ethical dilemmas facing us in todays contemporary world.

Youll develop a firm grasp of the main principles of contemporary sociology – examining theoretical ideas that help us better understand the society we live in.

Delving deep into the subject, youll compare different societies, look at social processes and institutions, and examine theories about the nature of social existence. Right from the start, youll develop practical skills to prepare for your future career – learning how to think critically and examining different methods of social research.

Here at LSE, youll be studying at one of the top sociology departments. Ours was the first sociology department in the UK – shaping the discipline nationally and globally. So, youll be joining a department with an internationally renowned team and world-class research credentials.

Graduate destinations:

We train our undergraduates to the highest standards and the critical thinking skills they develop are valued by employers. Our students go into a wide variety of professions including teaching, research, politics, public administration, the media, social and health services, advertising, journalism, law, publishing, industry, accounting, marketing, personnel and management.