Sociology BA (Hons)

**Study a sociology degree to make sense of societys most challenging issues. Youll emerge with the analytical skills to embark on careers that help to deliver solutions.**<br/><br/>Our BA Hons Sociology degree explores issues such as inequality and social change, gender and sexuality, ethnicity, crime and deviance, and social justice. The course provides a wide range of options in History, Politics and Media and Journalism, as well as the chance to widen your perspective by studying a language.<br/><br/>You could also undertake a dissertation or work placement in your final year.<br/><br/>By the end of your degree, youll understand how to apply critical thought, research, communication, and teamwork to what you do. These transferable skills are sought after by many employers.<br/><br/>Popular careers for our sociology graduates include youth and community work, HR and marketing, and positions within charitable organisations and local and national government.<br/><br/>**What you should know about this course**<br/>- It enables you to specialise in the study of sociology while incorporating optional modules to allow you to build your degree around your interests and career aspirations<br/><br/><br/>- A broad foundation in sociological thinking and theory is offered while also supporting you to pursue your own ideas and interests through focused research<br/><br/><br/>- You develop a wealth of intellectual and practical transferable skills that provide a strong foundation for future employment in a range of careers<br/><br/><br/>- It covers a range of issues from popular culture, social inequalities and global relations, to gender, identity and migration<br/>

Ranked 4th in the UK for teaching quality (UniCompare, 2024), the University of Greenwich empowers students to live life as the main characters of their own story, discovering new talents, building skills and developing their independence as part of an inclusive and supportive community. <br/><br/>With three well-connected campuses situated across London and Kent, you’ll certainly find the right backdrop to channel your main character's energy. Together, these campuses provide the platform for a diverse and continually evolving community.<br/><br/>Most famous is Greenwich Campus. With its iconic view and cameo in Marvel's Thor, Greenwich Campus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site right on the River Thames, just a few miles from the heart of London.<br/><br/>Avery Hill Campus offers students a relaxed environment in the leafy London neighbourhood of Eltham and is only 30 minutes by train from central London. Everything is on-site and there are many students living on campus so it’s a lively place to be.<br/><br/>Medway Campus is a historic site with redbrick buildings in north Kent. Students live, work and socialise on-site. There’s a shopping centre across the road and the train to London takes 45 minutes. <br/><br/>There are hundreds of degree courses to choose from in a wide range of disciplines. Many courses offer a placement year option, giving you the chance to gain career-enhancing industry experience. There are also opportunities to earn while you study with the Student Job shop scheme. <br/><br/>Register your interest at the University of Greenwich today.