BA Hons. Sociology

The BA (Hons) Sociology course offered by the University of Hertfordshire provides students an opportunity to learn about the social world and how it is changing, with a focus on contemporary issues. It enables students to explore individual and collective behaviours, and equips them with the skills to critically examine the society, work on a research inquiry, and be future ready.Course Content: The course equips students with an understanding of the social world and how it works. It covers a broad range of contemporary issues, all of which is informed by the latest research. It further helps in developing analytical thinking skills and encouraging students to think creatively about the world they live in. Students also carry out their own sociological research inquiry.Key Modules: Some of the important modules include 'Doing Social Research', 'Educational Choices: Class, Race, and Gender', 'The Role of the Child in Society', 'Sleep and Society', 'The Sociology of Health and Illness', 'Equalities and Values in Practice' etc.Future Careers: Once graduated, students can opt for a career in marketing, policing, civil service, community development, youth work, education, office management etc. Graduates can also progress onto postgraduate study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.