BA (Hons) Sociology at Edge Hill University

Studying Sociology at Edge Hill will immerse you in explorations of power, society and human behaviour, expanding your sociological imagination and examining the forces that shape the world around us. On our BA (Hons) Sociology course you will ask important and challenging questions about everyday life that people tend to take for granted: Why are gender roles as they are? Why are so many children living in poverty in such a wealthy country as ours?

Faculty: Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Law and Criminal Justice  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time (sandwich year option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The first year of our BA (Hons) Sociology degree provides a strong foundation of sociological knowledge. This builds your transferable skills and prepares you for the following years of your degree. You’ll be introduced to social policy and welfare, looking at key social issues such as poverty, inequality, education and child welfare. Compulsory modules include Sociology of the Everyday; Introduction to Social Policy and Welfare; Power in Society; Introduction to Sociology and Social Theory; Critical Issues in Sociology; Exploring the Social World; Language 1; Becoming a Social Researcher; Doing Social Research; States, Conflict and Political Violence.

Career pathways

Preparing our students for the world of work is central to our Sociology degree. Our specialist work-related learning and employability module analyses how the world of work is changing, including how trends like automation and technological innovation are changing the nature of work for Sociology graduates.

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