Sociology (Honours) University of Westminster

Overview

Investigating the nature of societal structures and their impact on people's everyday lives and interactions is central to the  Sociology (Honours) at the University of Westminster . You'll consider questions of how power is exercised and normalised at all levels of society, from the state to individual emotions, through explorations of social class, gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, and other factors. The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

Key facts

• You'll gain a sensitive understanding of diversity as well as a keen self-awareness and ability to make sense of your own social location in terms of identities, cultures, beliefs and values.

• You'll be taught by active researchers, whose innovative books and articles are helping to set the global sociological agenda. The course makes full use of the amazing resources our central London location provides, from the museums on our doorstep to street-art field trips and the diverse cultures and subcultures that will inform and inspire your own research.

• Drawing on cutting-edge research, this is a course that will put you at the forefront of contemporary sociological thinking and practice. 

• Students graduate with the knowledge and expertise that gives them a competitive advantage in a range of people-centred careers, including the charitable and NGO sector, education, government, journalism and media, management, social work, and academic research.

Job roles

This course will prepare students for roles and sectors including:

• Charity and NGO sector

• Journalism and media

• Local government and Civil Service

• Management and human resources

• Teaching and other professional education work