Sociology

The course takes a proactive approach to support and inclusion, ensuring all students have a positive learning environment adjusted to meet their needs. Student voice is a central pillar of the course, with ongoing opportunities for you to be key stakeholders working in partnership with academics to enhance your learning experience.

In a world grappling with complex challenges and transformations, there's a growing demand for informed critical thinkers who can navigate these issues reflexively. You will graduate feeling confident and inspired, ready for a fulfilling career that makes use of your unique and sought-after knowledge and skills. You will be well equipped for careers in social research, social policy development and analysis, teaching, advice and advocacy, Civil Service, community development, youth and community work, charity work, social work, human resources, public relations, or for further academic study.

The Law, Humanities and Social Sciences Foundation Year route offers you an important preparation year as part of your four-year degree.

For Law and Criminal Justice subjects, you will explore legal frameworks, criminal justice systems, wider social contexts and issues, as well as case scenarios, and research and problem solving in law and criminology. 

For Humanities and Social Science subjects, you will explore people and societies and their beliefs, cultures, power structures, stories and narratives, as well as critical inquiry into societal issues and global affairs with contemporary and historical perspectives.

• Term 1: Introduction to Humanities & Social Sciences
• Term 2: Social Issues and Contexts
• Term 3: Research & Critical Inquiry