
The BSc Sociology (Hons) course from City, University of London is for those wishing to study and develop methodological expertise in order to analyse social data and engage with social policy debates.
The degrees affiliation with City's Q-Step Centre ensures that graduates posses strong data literacy and quantitative methods skills, which are highly sought after in sectors as diverse as government, education, market research, not-for-profit sector, the financial sector and news media.
BSc (Hons) in Sociology examines the organisation of contemporary societies and explores the opportunities and structural inequalities that define our everyday lives. You will have the opportunity to study topics such as the following:
You will have the opportunity to appreciate the complex interplay between local and global forces, with particular reference to life in the 21st century metropolis, which - in our case - is London. This course will develop your critical thinking and skills in the analysis, interpretation and production of social data.
The BSc (Hons) in Sociology course will enable you to develop the methodological expertise to analyse social data, as well as the analytical capability to identify and engage with social policy debates. You will develop specific skills relevant to a variety of professions as well as critical thinking, which is prized in graduate employment.
The degree's affiliation with the Q-Step Centre ensures that graduates posses strong data literacy and quantitative method skills, which are highly sought after in sectors as diverse as the government and local government, education, market research organisations, the not-for-profit sector, the financial sector, HR and the news media.
Starting in
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3 or 4 years with a work placement option or study abroad
Courses include:
You need the following IELTS score:
Minimum required score:
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'A' Level
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