Sociology (Hons)

Overview

Why study BA (Hons) Sociology at BU?

• This robustly academic Sociology (Hons) programme is offered by Bournemouth University integrates global perspectives, providing a broader outlook and understanding of issues in society  
• Develop a versatile skillset - this degree will prepare you for a wide variety of careers thanks to the analytical and communication skills you’ll acquire throughout your course
• Choose from either a 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement, or a shorter four-week placement – which could give you a professional skillset and crucial contacts as well as potentially making you more employable
• Develop your own piece of research based on a topic that interests you, or aligns itself with your future career or study plans, in your final year dissertation 
• You’ll be career-ready with 90% of our graduates in employment after 15 months
• Learn from expert social scientists in fields including society and social formation, social anthropology, criminology, cultural diversity and social welfare.

Careers

Sociology is rapidly becoming more relevant in our contemporary world and as a result, the number and range of possible job opportunities have escalated. 

This degree will prepare you for a variety of careers thanks to the analytical and communication skills you'll acquire throughout your course. Develop skills suitable for a range of job opportunities in culture, media, teaching, research, human resources, and public and business services.