Sociology BSc(Hons): Course features

What this course offers you

  • Sociology helps you to understand yourself and the social world around you.  It also teaches you to think in a systematic and critical way.
  • Studying Sociology provides research and analysis skills, opening the door to a wide range of career opportunities.
  • Sociology at Kingston is based on a broad modular teaching programme.  This introduces you to the core themes of the discipline and then lets you tailor your studies to your own particular interests.
  • We use a wide range of teaching methods that are designed to help you learn in a supportive and friendly environment.
  • We have an excellent reputation for teaching, which includes support from a personal academic adviser.
  • As a Sociology undergraduate you will have access to excellent library and computing facilities to help you with your studies.
  • Language tuition and the opportunity to go on an international exchange are available.
  • Sociology graduates typically enter the following fields:
    • the 'culture' industry;
    • marketing;
    • social work and the 'caring professions';
    • research;
    • voluntary agencies;
    • the police;
    • the civil service;
    • local government; and
    • teaching.

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