OverviewYou’ll 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 societyRun 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 topicsOur 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 You’ll 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 learnWe 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:LecturesSeminarsGroup workPractical exercisesSmall group tutorialsIndependent studyYou will also have access to personal and subject tutors who will give you the individual help and guidance you need to succeed.Your futurestudent wearing mortar board on graduationSociology 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 analysisInterpretation and use of qualitative and other dataResearch project design and the use of appropriate methodologiesHigh standards of written and oral communication including formulating an argument, presentation and interpersonal skillsCollation and interpretation of evidenceOrganisational skills and ability to meet deadlinesThe ability to work independently and within a teamCareer pathsMany 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.