Sociology

Study sociology and look at the world in a new way. You'll develop the skills to examine ideas we take for granted about how society is organised.

Prepare for a rewarding career
Develop your critical, analytical and interpretive skills. You’ll use your knowledge to forge a deeper understanding of the world around you. Your skillset will prime you for a wide range of careers including social work, community development and public health.

As part of this course, you’ll:


• Examine social theory, class, gender, culture, the media, globalisation, and urban sociology



• Be encouraged to think differently and challenge commonsense understanding, be critical and reflective, and understand society in a variety of new ways



• Build your understanding of social responsibility, not only in your professional life, but also as a citizen



• Learn about tensions and changes in society and come to recognise how and why they develop



• Complete a range of innovative and creative assessments and research-based assignments



• Understand the ways in which social structure has shaped your own sense of self, and gain insight into possibilities for social change



• Pick from a variety of modules to shape your course to your career interests



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Your future
This course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to successfully apply for a variety of roles. With support throughout the course from your tutors, you’ll develop a broad range of employability skills. These could include:


• Action planning



• Completing applications



• Teamwork



• Time management



• Written and oral communication



Building your future potential
As a student in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences, you’ll be encouraged to think about your future career right from the start of your learning journey. Information and advice about relevant future career options will be built into the first year of your degree. During your second and third years of study, you’ll be able to choose modules with live brief learning challenges (real life projects designed by employers) and work placement opportunities.

Your Work-Based Learning module will help you identify key skills to develop, make career plans and forge industry connections. Your learning will be assessed through a portfolio which mirrors aspects of the graduate recruitment process. Additionally, you’ll explore job sectors and how to use your skills in the world of work.

Boost your CV
You’ll have access to a variety of experiences such as digital micro-internships, mock interviews and workplace research projects that will help to prepare you for the workplace. Furthermore, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your own journey through volunteering, training and careers fairs.

Our graduates have established rewarding careers in a variety of fields, including:


• Marketing



• Advertising



• Social work



• Teaching



• Charity, voluntary and community groups



Why study the BA Sociology course at Leeds Beckett University?
- 96% of students on BA (Hons) Sociology were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*


• Study abroad option – you could choose to spend a year living and studying abroad to broaden your experience



• Research-led teaching that will drive your learning



*National Student Survey 2025

Curiosity needs thinkers, makers, and dreamers. It needs you!

Leeds Beckett believes that when unlike minds come together, incredible things happen. That’s why they don’t just teach; they collaborate, challenge and inspire.

Their courses are meticulously designed, combining practical experience through work placements with a vibrant location at the heart of one of the UK’s largest student communities. Boasting a top 10 UK ranking for both course quality and student life (Uni Compare 2026) and a prestigious five-star QS rating, LBU sets the standard for excellence.

The university prioritises student wellbeing and stands among just seven universities nationwide to earn the University Mental Health Charter Award - proof of their unwavering commitment to advancing mental health and wellbeing.

All of this is why 98% of Leeds Beckett students and graduates would recommend studying at the university to a friend (Uni Compare, 2026 reviews).