BA (Hons.) Applied Sociology

The BA (Hons) Applied Sociology at Robert Gordon University is a course designed to enrich students’ understanding of the social world, while providing them with extensive practical training. Students will develop skills in critical thinking and problem-solving, as well as communication and negotiation. The interdisciplinary nature of the program allows students to explore a wide range of academic disciplines and topics.Course Content: The course content includes understanding the core concepts and theories in sociology, learning to handle and analyze social science data, working on individual and group research projects. The four-year degree course provides a critical understanding of the key areas of sociology alongside practical training in social research methodologies.Key Modules: The course covers a wide range of topics which includes Sociology of the Everyday, Social Inequalities, Social Theory, and Contemporary Societal Challenges. Students are also given the option to take a placement year to gain real-life work experience.Accreditations: This course is recognized by the British Sociological Association (BSA), the professional association for sociologists in the UK.Future Careers: Graduates of this course may work in community development, market research, human resources, public relations, government and public administration, welfare services, education, criminal justice and social research among others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.