BA (Hons.) Sociology

The Sociology course offered at the University of the West of England, Bristol examines the diverse and dynamic ways in which societies are constructed, maintained and transformed. It offers students a robust foundation in theoretical and methodological skills necessary to analyse social structures and processes.Course Content: The course content is designed with a focus on the sociological perspectives on social inequalities, power relations, identity, culture and change. The course includes the study of social theory, research methods and statistics, along with offering optional modules in criminology, health and illness, gender, education, work, religion and belief systems, environment and sustainability, and politics and protest.Key Modules: The key modules for this course include Understanding Society, Sociology of Everyday Life, Classical Sociological Thought, Contemporary Sociological Theory, Researching Social Life, and Sociology Project.Accreditations: The course is developed in accordance with the Quality Assurance Agency's (QAA) benchmark statements for sociology, ensuring that its quality is nationally recognized within the UK.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can look forward to a range of career paths including public sector roles, marketing, HR, journalism, social and welfare professions, research and policymaking roles, community development and advocacy roles.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.