Sociology University of Leicester

Overview

Throughout the Sociology BA offered by the University of Leicester  You will engage with modules such as:

• Power, privilege and diversity: Explore how power and privilege create and maintain social inequality.

• Education and social justice: Analyse education’s role in promoting or limiting social justice.

• Race, ethnicity and racisms in Britain: Explore how race, identity and racism impact British society.

• Gender and society: Analyse gender roles, expectations, and their effects on society.

• Sociology of health and illness: Study health, well-being and social care.

Key facts

Our creative, practice-based approach means you will learn by doing through fieldwork, community research and innovative projects. You can present your findings using film, comics or digital media, making your learning both practical and creative. Most importantly, you will join a welcoming and supportive community, with access to a dedicated building, open office hours, a helpful student support adviser, a supportive weekly helpdesk and vibrant social study spaces to ensure you always feel connected and supported.

Sociology at Leicester is ranked 1st in the UK for research in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021), according to analysis by Times Higher Education. We are internationally renowned for our teaching and pioneering research, with expertise spanning race, childhood, activism, sustainability, and health. We foster a diverse and supportive environment where you are empowered to thrive. We were also ranked 14th in the UK for student experience in Sociology (The Times Good University Guide 2025), offering you the opportunity to study in an inclusive and engaging community.

Our flexible degree structure lets you shape your studies around your interests and career goals. From your first year, you will have a high level of control over your assignments and learning journey. You can choose a traditional dissertation, a creative research project or a study abroad experience, all with support from expert academics.

For your dissertation, you decide how to present your research, such as a written report or a film. In modules such as youth and drugs, you pick your own topics and apply key concepts. As you move through the course, you gain more independence and learn how to communicate your work in ways that best suit your audience. This builds your confidence and project management skills, which are valuable for your career.