- Develop sought-after skills in analysis, communication, research and teamwork that will open the door to a wide range of satisfying careers- Gain additional experience and skills by joining a four-year programme, in which you spend your third year overseas at one of our partner institutions- Tailor your degree by choosing from a wide range of modules.- Learn from expert staff who contribute to national and international policy through advisory groups, media appearances, blogs and speeches- Join a department that is committed to making a positive difference in society through activism and research with real-world impact- Design your own dissertation topic in an area such as autism and social media or masculinity and food consumption- Extend your knowledge and experience through field trips, placements, film screenings and student societiesSociology is all about exploring the big issues in today’s world. Why do gender inequalities still exist? How does what we consume affect our sense of identity? What will the sociological impact of the cost-of-living crisis be?

The social problems that governments and organisations have to tackle don’t come packaged in neat subject boxes. So, we don’t believe you should study like that either. Instead, we’ll encourage you to explore several disciplines so that you’re able to see situations from different angles and grasp the bigger picture.Alongside building your knowledge, we’ll help you to develop the critical skills you need to carry out independent research. Skills which will equip you for any area of life. For study abroad students, this includes the skills you will gain from living and working in a different culture.While based at Lancaster, your modules include topics such as social justice, gender, environment, migration, race, criminology and film. In your year abroad, you can choose from modules related to your host institution’s areas of specialism. This will broaden your understanding of sociology and how it is taught and practiced in different cultural contexts

The study abroad option is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is thinking of working abroad during their career or who simply wants the experience of living and studying overseas as part of their degree.Often study abroad students describe the year abroad as a "transformative experience", as it can shape your future career path as well as having a positive impact on your personal development.

You will study in your third year at one of our international partner universities. This will help you to
• develop your global outlook
• expand your professional network
• increase your cultural awareness
• develop your personal skills.

During your year abroad, you will choose specialist modules relating to your degree and potentially other modules offered by the host university that are specialisms of that university and country. The places available at our overseas partners vary each year, but destinations have previously included Australia, USA, Canada, Europe and Asia.