Sociology Royal Holloway University of London

Overview

In your first and second year of Sociology at Royal Holloway University of London you’ll explore how major sociological thinkers offer different ways of understanding society and responding to challenges.  You’ll build a strong foundation in sociological concepts, theories, and research methods, while developing your understanding of evidence, inquiry, and sociological analysis. In the second and third years, you’ll choose from a wide range of optional modules to deepen your knowledge in areas that interest you most.

Your final-year dissertation or placement-linked dissertation will give you the opportunity to pursue independent sociological inquiry in greater depth. You'll apply the research methods and the analytical and critical skills developed throughout the course to investigate the societal question that matters most to you.

Prepare for a meaningful career 

The BA Sociology is a flexible degree that can take one that equips you to work directly on the challenges facing society, while giving you a distinct edge across a far wider range of sectors. Sociological thinking connects you, in a very concrete way, to the pressures shaping our world, and to the organisations working to respond to them.

You'll graduate with the confidence to apply research, analysis and communication to real questions, and with the capacity to navigate complexity, weigh evidence properly, and contribute meaningfully to public and civic life. Placement and networking opportunities with civil society and community organisations further sharpen this readiness, preparing you for careers in policy, education, communications, media, NGOs, social and market research, public services, and beyond.

Enrich your experience further through placement and networking opportunities with civil society and community organisations, preparing you for careers in policy, education, communications, media, NGOs, social and market research, public services, and beyond.