How does society work? What makes one society different from another? Our Sociology degree will push you to look beyond the everyday to understand contemporary society and how it shapes our lives.
Develop your expertise in research and analysis on our Sociology course. You'll reflect on and discuss social issues from a local, national and international perspective.
You’ll gain a deep understanding of key sociological theorists and important issues. Our emphasis on studying these in an international context will be useful if you plan to study or work overseas.
You’ll have the opportunity to tailor your degree to your interests. Areas we cover include sexuality and identity, gender and body politics, violence in societies, childhood studies, the sociology of religion and youth culture.
Why study with us
- Social Sciences at the University of Central Lancashire ranks in the top 5 in the UK for learning opportunities. (National Student Survey 2022)
- You’ll get the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities in Europe. And as far afield as Australia, Brazil, Canada and China.
- Our graduates progress into careers in counselling, community development, government, international development, and social work.
What you'll do
- On our varied sociology degree you’ll study a diverse mix of topics. From analysing ‘slasher’ films to considering the meaning of music to young people. As well as studying Marx, Weber and Durkheim.
- We’ll introduce you to a wide range of topical social issues. You'll explore social injustice, cultural identity, and resistance and rebellion.
- You’ll engage in live research projects, field trips, student-led conferences and other course events.
Module overview
In your first year, our modules will enable you to develop comprehensive knowledge of the discipline of sociology and key theoretical perspectives on relevant and important social issues. In years two and three, optional modules enable you to tailor your degree based on a specific area of interest.
Compulsory modules
• CJ1202: Skills, Research and Employability
• LW1986: Social Justice and the Law
• SO1301: Youth Identity and Difference
• SO1302: Sociological Ways of Thinking
• SO1303: Media and Culture
• SO1304: The Sociology of Health
Year 2
Compulsory modules
• SO2301: Contemporary Thinkers
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SO2302: The Sociology of Religion
• SO2303: Innovative Research
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SO2305: Sociology of Social Movements
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SO2306: Violent Times? Violence, Conflict and Culture
Optional modules
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C32207: Drugs, Crime and Society
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CJ2208: Work Placement
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LW2127: Rights and Responsibilities
Year 3
Compulsory modules
• SO3991: Sociology Dissertation
Optional modules
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CJ3021: Drugs, Crime and Society
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C33204: Human Trafficking
• CJ3205: New Perspectives on Cybercrime
• F13009: Popular Music on Screen
• HY3029: Education, Society and Culture in England, c. 1790-1914
• HY3064: Thatcher's Britain 1979-1990
• RB3007: Religion, Media and Culture
• S03004: Sexy Bodies: Sexuality and the Body
• SO3020: The Sociology of Childhood
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SO3023: Violent Times? Violence, Conflict and Culture
• S03108: Global Social Divisions
• S03110: The Sociology of Disability
Course delivery
This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Future careers in Sociology
What can you do with a sociology degree? This course equips you with a huge range of skills that are valued by employers. Careers with a sociology degree include areas such as:
- education
- criminal justice
- welfare services
- government
- counselling
- charity and voluntary sector
- community development work
- probation work
- social work
- social research
- journalism
Many of our graduates go on to postgraduate study. Completing a Masters by Research or further research degrees (MPhil/PhD) with us.
My name is Kavisha Prince Anthony, and I always had a dream of studying abroad. Thankfully, that dream came to life since I applied to the Study Advisor. I was able to receive my visa within four days. I also had some visa refusals in the past; I had about six UK visa refusals in the past, but thankfully, it was not an issue since the Study Advisor was able to make things work this time. I highly recommend Study Advisor for your dreams of going abroad, whether it be the UK or any other European country there is.