BA (Hons) Sociology at University of Brighton

Sociology is an exciting and challenging field that dives into how people interact and how social groups are formed and transformed. Our diverse team will guide you in exploring social dynamics, from everyday interactions to global movements and online communities. You will actively engage in sociology, not just learn about it – we want to hear your ideas and help you develop them.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Science  |  Department: Criminology and Sociology  |  Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (optional placement year)  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year you will engage in the debates that underpin sociology as a discipline in a way that is stimulating whether you have studied the subject before or not. You will explore issues of social inequality and become familiar with the research methods necessary to investigate these issues. You will also get a behind-the-scenes look at how sociological research is carried out. This module will introduce you to contemporary ‘sociological imaginations’ of the social world and will give you the opportunity to apply sociological theories and concepts to contemporary topics. Modules include Sociological Imaginations, Contemporary Social Inequalities, Sociology Live: Interrogating Current Social Problems, Doing Social Research, Foundations of Sociology, Understanding Social Movements and Activism, Theorising the Social World, Global Cultures, Sociology and the Life Course, Gender and Power.

Career pathways

Beyond your course, our Careers and Employability team are here to support you as you discover (and rediscover) your strengths and what matters to you. We are here for you throughout your university journey as you work towards a fulfilling and rewarding career.

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