Sociology and Law (with placement)

Why Sociology and Law with a placement year?
Examine societal (in)justice and the legal and social structures that govern our lives. Explore how individuals and communities navigate their everyday lives through legal, civic and normative rules and regulations.

Applying sociological theories and concepts, students can question and debate the law versus normativity in relation to the family, employment, community and international justice systems.

Bridging the gap between the classical sociological concepts of gender, race, class and intersectionality, alongside legal definitions and human rights, students can investigate the (in)injustices of, for example, family-life, employment and leisure, from national and international perspectives.

Engage in the legal, moral and ethical dilemmas of current times. The macro-overarching structures of colonialism, capitalism and nationalism are unpicked and decoded, to reveal the histories behind our legal systems. Legal and normative values create and recreate our sense of justice and injustices.

Why a placement year?
Your third year would be a placement year - an opportunity to get ahead of the competition with a professional placement in industry.

Why University of Gloucestershire?
University of Gloucestershire (UoG) is a vibrant, close-knit and diverse community where small class sizes and dedicated personal tutors ensure students receive guidance and support from day one. UoG has been offering a wide range of degrees, courses and apprenticeships at undergraduate and postgraduate levels since 1847. Alongside our strong support system, guest speakers, networking events and influential partnerships will help you prepare for life after graduation, whether that be in a successful career in your field or onto further study.

Our promises to you

1. 1. UoG Career Promise – if you're not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching (eligibility conditions apply).

2. 2. UoG Accommodation Promise – we guarantee all first-year students’ accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at.

3. 3. UoG Connections Promise – offering thousands of placements, internships, clubs and societies to help students find their community and build valuable experience and career connections.

After the course
Your story doesn’t end with us at graduation. We support our graduates to balance purpose with ambition, and 95% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study within six months of completing their course*.
*Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers.

Student life
Home to 11,300 students and 900 staff across four campuses, University of Gloucestershire offers dynamic learning environments on the edge of the Cotswolds, the UK’s largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With over 45 festivals each year, global business placements nearby and more than 500 bars, clubs and pubs, Cheltenham is known as the ‘Festival Town’, while Gloucester blends rich history with a modern city feel, from its iconic cathedral to its famous docks.

Visit us
Come and explore our campuses, facilities, teaching areas and accommodation. You’ll get the chance to attend course talks and meet our lecturers, current students and support staff and answer all of your questions. Book to come to an open day at glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay.

To find out more information about this course visit glos.ac.uk/OurCourses, email us on enquiries@glos.ac.uk or call 03330 14 14 14.