BA (Hons) Sociology at University of East Anglia

Design the Sociology degree that’s right for your interests, strengths, and ambitions. If you’re fascinated by how society functions and driven by a desire to change the world, this is the degree for you. Do you want to understand how society works, why inequality persists, how identities are formed, and the way power operates?

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Sociology  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with year abroad  |  Study mode: full-time (year abroad available)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year, you’ll study five compulsory modules which develop your understanding of sociology and create a foundation from which you can shape your sociological interests. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Wellbeing and Welfare, Researching Social Life, Social Problems and Solutions, Introduction to Sociological Thought: the Individual in Society, Applied Social Theory. Year 2: Qualitative and Participatory Research Methods. Year 3: Dissertation.

Career pathways

With a BA Sociology degree, you could launch a career as: Social researcher: conduct social research in a range of career sectors Policy analyst: Work with policy makers to understand social problems and help develop solutions Fundraising Executive: Work in the charity sector to develop and deliver fundraising operations Marketing manager: Analyse market trends and deliver marketing campaigns Teacher or lecturer: Educate the next generation of social scientists!

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