BA (Hons) Sociology (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University

Studying Sociology helps you make sense of how society works - and why it doesn’t work in the same way for everyone. On this course, you will explore different ways of understanding some of the most pressing global issues of our time. How does migration and racism shape the lives of individuals, communities, and countries?

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: Full time 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (includes a year studying abroad)  |  Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Thinking Sociologically, Researching Society: Principles and Practices, Framing Social Issues, Public Sociology: Understanding and Creating Social Change. Year 2 core modules: Global Social Theory: Connecting Sociologies, Research in Action: Methods for Investigating the Social World, Designing Sociological Research. Year 3 core modules: Your Year Abroad. Year 4 core modules: Advanced Sociological Theories and Applications, Sociology Independent Project.

Career pathways

The combination of skills, knowledge and experience that you gain on this degree will enable you to stand out from other graduates and claim a fascinating and rewarding career. You will be able to critically analyse social issues and think creatively about possible solutions.

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