BA (Hons) Sociology at Keele University

Do you share a concern for the future of society? Discover sociology’s potential to chart a course towards more hopeful alternatives. Learn to analyse contemporary social phenomena, such as the advancement of technology and climate change, and offer solutions to current and future challenges with a Sociology BA at Keele.

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: Understanding Contemporary World Politics, Society, People and Place: Global Issues and Local Realities, Becoming a Social Scientist, Exploring Inequalities. Year 2 compulsory modules: Contemporary Social Theory, Social Science Methods, Globalisation and its Discontents, Data Analysis in Social Sciences. Year 3 compulsory modules: Dissertation – ISP, Social Futures, Engaged Social Science.

Career pathways

As a Sociology graduate at Keele, you will attain the relevant and sought-after skills for roles across various industries. Whether you wish to pursue a career in education, policing, government, or charity, you will develop strong interpersonal skills that will support you in the workplace and beyond.

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