Why this course Learn from experts dedicated to providing quality teaching and who have worked as expert advisers policy makers researchers and campaigners All undergraduate programmes have placement opportunities for the chance to gain work experience build professional networks and apply new skills Teaching designed for you the contact time you need to succeed with timetables designed to recognise your wider commitments Ranked top modern university in London in Sociology Complete University Guide 2025 Ranked best modern university in the country for our research in Sociology REF 2021About this courseThis degree will help you understand how societies are created and how they change You will learn how educational attainment ethnicity gender and geography affects peoples place in society including the resources they accumulate and the networks they build Youll leave with a different view of other individuals and the world around you This course is taught with a practical approach enabling you to apply your everyday experience to key issues and to gain criticalthinking skills that help you understand the theories that underpin these issues Our expert teaching staff will develop your knowledge of what shapes society considering issues such as politics inequality religion the environment human rights family identity and the economy You will explore issues through the context of health and illness race and ethnicity power and politics crime and deviance and culture and communicationSkillsOur BSc Sociology programme aims to ensure you graduate with a professional skillset that includes understanding how people live in society and how individuals can navigate and build positive communities Youll become a sociologist capable of making a positive impact both locally and globally Additionally youll develop research skills that enable you to apply sociology in ways that contribute positively and drive change through social and community activismCareer opportunitiesThis course also has the option of a oneyear paid work placement to boost your employability even further And throughout the degree you will have access to employability events guest speakers and access to mentoring and careers supportGraduates of BSc Sociology develop essential skills for working in a variety of industries and businesses including the government and notforprofit sector A deep understanding of how societies are built and shaped can also springboard you to roles in the criminal justice system community development and social work The careers that Sociology graduates embark on are often varied You could also work in the media for a campaigning organisation or in marketing and public relationsTeaching designed around youAt Roehampton we want to provide you with the flexibility you need while you study and the contact time to help you succeed We schedule our teaching across no more than three days each week Plus well confirm which days these are well in advance of the start of term so you can plan ahead So if you want to have more focused personal study time a parttime job need to balance family commitments or want to reduce the time you spend commuting were the ideal choice for you