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University of Portsmouth| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Full-time, Sandwich | 4 - 5 years | September | - | - |
Overview
Understand how and why society is changing on this BSc (Hons) Sociology degree course.
Step into critical debates on social issues and global inequalities, including topics such as education, work, media and generation. Sociology is more relevant than ever in today’s world; our courses provide a toolkit to make sense of what’s going on in the world, why it’s happening, and what we can collectively do about it.
On this BSc (Hons) Sociology degree, you’ll learn how to apply sociological ideas to the world we live in and the topics that most inspire you. You'll be taught and supported by a dynamic, caring and inclusive team of experienced educators and active researchers who are dedicated to helping you achieve your personal, professional and academic potential.
As you work towards your choice of final research project, you'll explore a wide range of cutting-edge topics relevant to the world we live in such as consumerism, migration, nationalism and climate crisis.
You'll graduate with transferable skills sought after by employers across many sectors, including communication, critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, evaluation and analysis, decision-making and organisation. You will gain the confidence, knowledge and methods to enact positive change within a broad range of exciting careers. Benefit from opportunities for enrichment, careers and employability guidance throughout, strong links with organisations, guest speakers, placements and studying abroad.
Course highlights
Careers and opportunities
Studying sociology encourages you to engage critically with the world around you, ask questions about the social world and challenge things we often take for granted.
You'll develop the ability to be analytical, consider different perspectives and communicate your ideas effectively. These are transferable skills that are valuable to any employer, which means you'll have lots of career options when you graduate.
You could also continue your studies to a PhD or other postgraduate qualification, following in the footsteps of your lecturers.
What sectors can you work in with a sociology degree?
Many of our sociology graduates go into people-focused roles, or in roles that allow them to do research, shape social policies or bring about social change.
Areas you could go into include:
What jobs can you do with a sociology degree?
Roles our graduates have gone on to include:
Graduate destinations
Our graduates have worked for companies such as:
Placement year opportunities and work experience
Taking an optional placement year after your second or third year of study will give you the experience you need to increase your chances of landing your perfect role. You'll get valuable work experience and the chance to grow your professional network and enhance your CV.
We'll work with you to identify placements, internships, voluntary roles and freelancing opportunities that will complement your studies and allow you to use the skills you've learnt. Our students also regularly work on research projects for the local community.
You could also choose to set up your own business, or take a voluntary placement.
Potential destinations
Previous students have taken placement roles at organisations including:
Study abroad
You'll also have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities. Studying overseas is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your CV and experience a different culture as an international student.
Many of our students describe their time spent studying abroad as truly life-changing, as well as an excellent way to stand out to future employers.
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