BA (Hons) Sociology at York St John University

Question the norms that shape society, develop critical solutions addressing inequalities and injustice, and challenge media and popular discourses. By studying social theory you will deepen your understanding of contemporary society. You will develop your analytical skills by investigating the challenges societies face and focusing on topical social and cultural issues. Throughout the course you will examine existing and emerging social divisions such as class, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, and identities. You will develop critical reflections on popular media and social discourses, whilst questioning the world around us.

Faculty: School of Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years full time, 6 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Theorising Society; Sociology of Everyday Life; Becoming a Social Scientist; Losing the Plot: Debunking Media Myths; Identities; Global Perspectives; What's Next in Your Career; Quantitative Methods for Sociologists. Optional modules include Seeing Gender: Feminism and Visual Culture; Global Disaster; World in Motion; Play, Social Justice and Resistance; Sickness and Society; Communities, Justice and Social Change.

Career pathways

On this course you will gain valuable skills which can lead to a variety of different career paths, some of which are directly related to sociology and some which allow you to apply your skills more broadly. You will gain research, analytical and presentation skills that are in high demand in a range of careers. Example roles include Charity officer; Community development worker; Family support officer; International aid worker; Social researcher; Youth worker.

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