Sociology (Hons) University of Surrey

Overview

On this  Sociology (Hons) programme offered at the University of Surrey , you'll study large-scale social trends, the significance of key social institutions and the subtleties of everyday behaviour, lifestyles and identities. We'll challenge the way you think about how society is organised and how it influences the way we live. This programme will prepare you for a wide range of jobs which require the ability to analyse complex issues and reach policy conclusions. 

Career opportunities

• At Surrey you’ll gain a thorough grounding in theoretical and empirical debates within sociology and be trained to apply this understanding to current issues. You will also be equipped with an understanding of social divisions and social inequalities. Through research methods training from your first year onwards, you will gain an understanding of qualitative and quantitative methods which is valued by many employers. You’ll benefit from a range of teaching methods, including group tutorials, projects and workshops, as well as lectures and classes. We find that our students learn most effectively in this environment, and projects will contribute to the development of your personal skills in leadership, effective communication and analytical ability. We are proud of our expertise on topics such as environment and sustainability (e.g. Kate Burningham), ‘race’, ethnicity and migration (e.g. Venetia Evergeti), parenting and families (e.g. Vicki Harman), education and diversity (e.g. Peter Hemming), gender, sex and sexuality (e.g. Katherine Hubbard), ageing and later life (e.g. Andrew King), health and wellbeing (e.g. Robert Meadows), and employment and workers' rights (e.g. Jill Timms). You will develop sophisticated skills in conducting both quantitative and qualitative research, enabling you to become confident in observation, interviews, statistics and textual analysis. You’ll also gain an understanding of research ethics and develop skills in writing up research.