Sociology BSc (Hons) at Northumbria University

If you are looking to develop a global understanding of society, social dynamics and modern life; expertise in research and analysis; and strong decision-making skills, you will need an enquiring mind and a desire to get out into the community to see the ‘real issues’ and get involved in bringing about change. The programme gives you the skills to explore the many ways that people live in contemporary societies probing the nature of power, identities, cultures and change that characterise our lives.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad  |  Study mode: full-time (optional placement/sandwich year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Real World Research 1, Global transformations, Thinking Sociologically 1, Thinking Sociologically 2, Social Problems: Myths and Realities, Biography, Sociology and Everyday Life; Year 2 core modules: Sociology and Social Inequalities, Contemporary Social Theory, Real World Research 2, Live Project: Sociology in Action; Year 4 core modules: Radical Ideas in Sociology. Optional modules include Sex and Gender in Society, Growing Up: Youth and Education, Families and Households: Value, Place and Culture, Activism and Advocacy, Work Experience Dissertation, Social Sciences Dissertation.

Career pathways

Our graduates go on to work in the public and not-for-profit sectors including central government, charities and research organisations, community safety and education.

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