Sociology and Philosophy BA at Royal Holloway, University of London

Our Department of Geography and Sociology and Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy have excellent reputations for research and teaching. Studying sociology and philosophy here means that you will learn from internationally renowned experts who will share their research and experience so that you gain invaluable skills for your future career.

Department: Sociology  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Year 1: Introduction to Modern Philosophy, Problems of Knowledge, Philosophical Methods, Issues in Ethics; Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems and Social Policy, Sociology of Contemporary Society; Year 2: Kant, Mind and World, Race, Gender and Queer Philosophy, Philosophy and the Arts, Empiricism and Rationalism. Optional modules: Year 2: Research Methods for Social Scientists, Philosophy of Psychiatry, Race, Gender and Queer Philosophy, Philosophy and the Arts, Empiricism and Rationalism and others; Year 3: Hegel, Varieties of Scepticism: Hope, Desire and Tragedy, Existential Ethics, Social Justice: From Theory to Practice, Radical Political Theory I: Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche and others.

Career pathways

A degree in Sociology and Philosophy at Royal Holloway can open the door to a wide range of career paths, both within and beyond academia. Alongside developing your knowledge and understanding of society, culture, politics, ethics and ideas, the programme equips you with highly transferable skills that are valued across a diverse range of professions.

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