Sociology

Our world faces unprecedented challenges, from the climate crisis, to rising inequality; from the automation of people’s jobs by computers and artificial intelligence, to a civil society divided by questions of what is true or false. There has never been a more pressing need for people to understand how society works, how people and groups interact, and how our social structures and institutions affect our everyday lives.<br/><br/>**Overview**<br/>If you want to study a subject that employers respect, and that can make a difference in the world, then Kent Sociology is for you. We offer one the most cutting-edge Sociology programmes in the UK, where you will be taught by world-class experts researching the most pressing issues facing society today.<br/><br/>**Reasons to study a Sociology degree at Kent**<br/>- Ranked 2nd for research quality in the UK in The Complete University Guide 2023<br/><br/><br/>- Study and work with world-leading experts studying key real-world issues on an interdisciplinary course that will give you a global perspective<br/><br/><br/>- Choose from a wide range of modules allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests<br/><br/><br/>- Graduate with the transferable knowledge and communication skills you need to succeed in your career and beyond<br/><br/><br/>- Extend your skills through instruction in research design, qualitative, quantitative and computational data collection and analysis<br/><br/><br/>- Enhance your employability through options for placement in schools or working with voluntary organisations for credit<br/><br/><br/>- Add a year abroad at one of our many partner institutions in Canada, the US, Singapore, China, Finland or Ireland<br/><br/><br/>**What you’ll learn**<br/>Sociology at Kent gives you the tools to understand society, social problems, and social change in order to make a positive difference in the world by providing you with:<br/><br/>A contemporary understanding of the key issues facing society today, and where we might be headed in the future<br/>Concepts and theories which help you to understand social structures and how they affect daily life from a variety of perspectives<br/>Training in research methods that allow you to collect, understand, analyse and interpret different kinds of data<br/>A critical orientation which empowers you with the skills to identify and solve problems, think creatively, and present and write effectively<br/><br/>From 2025 this course will be called Sociology BSc