By understanding the social world, we gain a better understanding of ourselves and our own social situations. Sociology investigates social life and the way it shapes people’s behaviour, beliefs and identity. Its subject matter ranges from an examination of the face-to-face interactions of daily life, to large-scale social institutions, social movements and global processes. By understanding the social world, we gain a better understanding of ourselves and our own social situations.

Sociology may also be studied through the medium of Welsh in the course BA Cymdeithaseg gyda Pholisi Cymdeithasol.

Why choose Bangor for this course?

• Our teaching and research reflect Sociology as an international discipline.
• We offer a friendly and engaging learning environment.
• Teaching will be expert-led and driven by cutting-edge research geared to meet real-world needs.
• We use a variety of innovative learning approaches to develop both personal, academic and practical skills -much valued by employers.

You will learn through a variety of ways. You will attend weekly lectures where expert knowledge will be conveyed using power-point slides, videos and question-and-answer periods. You will engage in seminars for which you might be asked to read a scholarly article in preparation, and you will engage in guided class discussions. Occasionally there will be guest speakers including from other universities in other parts of the world. You will conduct your own research in preparation for your assignments. Assignments will be aligned with the teaching on the module. Assignments can include traditional essays as well as other approaches including presentations.

Modules for the current academic year

Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the Sociology Modules page.

Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.

Bangor Sociology graduates use their degree in a variety of ways. The most obvious career options are within the policy and social field including public housing, civil service, health service, management, local government administration, education, public relations, and the voluntary sector. Beyond this, though, Sociology graduates are appreciated by employers in practically any field of work as specialists for the general: you will have learned to think about anything in a societal perspective. You will have developed your ‘sociological imagination’, a sense for how fellow members of society are likely to see you, themselves and the social world. Many would say this is the most important skill to have in any occupation, as well as in life generally. Students can also go on to study at postgraduate level on one of our MA courses.

Sociology allows you to investigate social life and the way it shapes our behaviour, beliefs and identity. By studying Social Policy, you’ll be looking at social relations and systems that maintain and promote human wellbeing

If you don’t have the required qualifications for this degree-level course or are looking to re-enter education after time away from study, then a Foundation Year Programme might be the right choice for you. Please see Sociology (with Foundation Year).