Sociology

Sociology is an exciting and challenging field that dives into how people interact and how social groups are formed and transformed.

Our diverse team will guide you in exploring social dynamics, from everyday interactions to global movements and online communities. You will actively engage in sociology, not just learn about it – we want to hear your ideas and help you develop them.

With optional placements, guest speakers, and a wide range of modules, you can tailor your degree to fit your passions and career goals. Plus, you can apply to study abroad in France, Spain or Sweden for part of your degree.

You will graduate with critical thinking skills that open doors to countless career opportunities and empower you to make a real impact on society.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

• The degree integrates theory, research skills and specialist knowledge in a collaborative and supportive environment.

• We value inclusivity and aim to support all students whatever their learning styles or needs.

• Join a vibrant community – the programme area sits within the School of Humanities and Social Science, all based in one building.

• Assessment methods vary for each module. All are coursework-focused, and include the opportunity to write essays and book reviews, deliver presentations, create posters, vlogs and blogs, and develop case studies.

• The optional placement will give you hands-on experience and help you stand out to potential employers.

• Option modules enable you to tailor your degree to suit your personal career goals.

• Guest speakers will add to your learning and provide networking opportunities - speakers have come from organisations including: Eastbourne Foodbank, St Mungo’s, The Troubled Families Programme, Boing Boing and The Trust for Developing Communities.

• In your second year you can apply to study in Spain or Sweden as part of our international exchange programme.

Year 1
Sociological Imaginations
Contemporary Social Inequalities
Sociology Live: Interrogating Current Social Problems
Doing Social Research
Foundations of Sociology
Understanding Social Movements and Activism

Year 2
Theorising the Social World
Global Cultures
Sociology and the Life Course
Gender and Power
Social and Cultural Research Practice

Options
Community Engagement: Theory into Practice
Sociology Skills

Optional Placement Year

Final year
Dissertation

Options
Sociology Topic 1
Violence and Society
Society and Outer Space
Class and Power
Sociology of Globalisation
Class and Conflict in Contemporary Britain
Sociology Topic 2
Community, Belonging and Exclusion
Utopian Theory and Practice
Human Rights
Sociology and the Climate Emergency

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.