Course Overview - 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.**
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.
You could also undertake a dissertation or work placement in your final year.
**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/><br/><br/>- It enables students to specialise in the study of sociology while incorporating courses 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/><br/><br/>- Greenwich is ranked joint 1st in London in Sociology for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide, 2023).<br/>