BA (Hons) Sociology at University of Liverpool

Our approach to sociology engages you in a critical study of society. You will learn to make sense of what drives change in the social world and the possible directions this change may take. The effect of new ideas, technologies, government programmes and social conflict on everyday life is explored through your study of a broad range of subjects that take in local, national and global social relationships.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In year one, you’ll be introduced to the classic works of Marx, Weber and Durkheim before exploring a range of 20th-century social theorists, thus laying a strong foundation for future study. On the practical side, there are two linked modules, Social Change and Social Policy in Contemporary Society I and II, which examine issues such as the family, social class, gender and ‘race’. Compulsory modules in year one include Sociological Theory, Social Change and Social Policy in Contemporary Society 1, Social Change and Social Policy in Contemporary Society 2: Changing Inequalities, Becoming a Social Researcher, Introduction to Crime and Society, Questioning Criminal Justice.

Career pathways

We will enable you to develop a range of social scientific, analytic and communication skills and a variety of transferable skills valued by many employers in a range of industries (eg media organisations, local government and charitable organisations, and commercial and financial service sectors).

Official programme page