BA (Hons) Sociology & Social Anthropology

Investigate the social and cultural dimensions of human experience to discover universalities and differences in how people live. Investigate the impact of identity, class, cultural practices, and social change on daily life around the world. This course focuses on contemporary social and political perspectives, introducing students to societies and cultures from around the world, both present and past.
Experts in sociology and social anthropology, as well as biological and archaeological anthropologists and criminologists, will teach you.
You will improve your skills, knowledge, and employability by applying theory to current, real-world challenges.
Choose between a 30-week'sandwich' placement and a shorter four-week placement, which could provide you with professional skills and contacts while potentially making you more employable.

What can you achieve with a sociology degree? 

This course can open up a range of career options once you graduate. You’ll develop a variety of research and analytical skills, in addition to gaining detailed knowledge of current practical social challenges and civil, critical-thinking capabilities, all skills that are sought after by employers.

• 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.
• If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading or writing and 5.5 in all other components or equivalent.

Sociology and Social Anthropology are a natural fit, with each discipline complementing the other and opening up a variety of career opportunities after graduation. You will gain a variety of research and analytical skills, as well as detailed knowledge of current practical social challenges and civil, critical-thinking abilities, all of which are highly sought after by employers.
Once completed, this course can lead to a variety of career opportunities. You will gain a variety of research and analytical skills, as well as detailed knowledge of current practical social challenges and civil, critical-thinking abilities, all of which are highly sought after by employers.
95% of our students are working or continuing their education within fifteen months of finishing their course.

Our course graduates are working in a variety of fields, including:

• Youth, social and community work
• Civil service
• Advocacy and human rights work
• Health services
• International development and business
• Teaching.