Sociology (Hons) Bath Spa University

Overview

You’re taught about society, social groups and social organisation. You’ll learn about social problems and social policies.

Learn how to make sense of social change and conflict, and gain a good understanding of social differences, inequalities and social divisions.

Apply your knowledge and skills to specific problems and issues to help you become a good decision-maker.

Careers

The Sociology (Hons) degree offered by Bath Spa University is useful for any career that involves working with people, either in the private, public or third sectors, typically:

• Management or administration in the public or private sector
• Human resource management
• Marketing and public relations
• Media or journalism
• Social work
• Youth and community work
• Health education or nursing
• Law
• Policing
• Offender management and interventions
• Work in the voluntary sector and fundraising
• Social research and analytics.

Employers such as the National Osteoporosis Society, the Ministry of Defence, Wiltshire Council and Truro College have recruited graduates from this course. Students have also gone into roles including Assistant Education Officer, Student Services Assistant and Relocation Advisor.