BA (Hons) Education and Sociology at Keele University

Would you like to make a meaningful difference in the world, shaping lives and communities? This Education and Sociology BA explores the relationship between education and society, focusing on issues such as inequality and the role of education in our digital world. You’ll benefit from work placements, real-world projects, international study options and gain key employability skills to pursue inspiring careers working with young people, community organisations, in policy making, teaching and beyond.

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Law, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years or 4 years with international or placement year  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules: Education: Past and Present, Exploring Inequalities, Becoming a Social Scientist. Year 2 compulsory modules: Educational Inequalities, Social Science Methods, Globalisation and its Discontents, Data Analysis in Social Sciences. Year 3 compulsory modules: Engaged Social Science, Education Trends and Futures.

Career pathways

Education and Sociology will provide a sound understanding of sociological theories and the educational environment, preparing you for a career of your choice, across various fields. You will develop key skills in problem-solving, data analysis and information handling to make informed decisions in the workplace and demonstrate your expertise.

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