Sociology BA (Hons) at University of Northampton

Our Sociology course allows you to develop your understanding of how humans shape and are shaped by the society they live in. We live in unprecedented eventful times of intense, rapid and constant social transformation – from rising economic inequality/poverty, the climate crises, threats to liberal democracy, the impact of social media, the recognition of LGTBQ+, BLM and disability groups, to name just a few – creating an increasingly complex world of both progress and peril that sociologists are best equipped to address.

Department: Sociology, Psychology and Counselling  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time; 4 years full time (Integrated Foundation Year)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

While studying the degree in sociology, you will apply your sociological imagination to learn new ways of critically understanding and discussing important contemporary questions/concerns from a many different social science perspectives and approaches, not just through the dominant Western – such as: How do humans shape and are shaped by the societies they live in? How do we shape our own identities? Modules include The Sociology of Education, Media, Crime and Society, Spaces and Places of Social Inequalities, The Sociological Imagination, The Sociology of Love and Intimacy in the 21st Century, Identity and Social Change, Methodology and Application in Social Research, Sociological Research & Reflection in Action, `Race', Ethnicity and Migrations, Sociology of Health and Well-being, Culture, Representation and Social Inequalities, Sexual Intimacy and the Body.

Career pathways

The University of Northampton places an important emphasis on supporting you in achieving your graduate career and/or postgraduate study ambitions, by providing lots of opportunities to experience the world of work. Employability skills are built into the Sociology degree programme throughout the three years, so that you are consistently building the skills that you will need to prepare for the world of work.

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