Sociology (Hons) City St George's, University of London

Overview

The flexible three-year Sociology (Hons) degree from City St George's, University of London provides unrivalled opportunities to shape your studies to match your personal interests, whilst learning about society at the vibrant heart of a global city.

Quick Facts:

• You’ll develop critical thinking studying topics including: social class, social mobility, ‘race' and ethnicity, gender, culture, identity, inequality, migration, media, and criminology.

You’ll also develop transferable skills in the analysis, interpretation and production of social data.

• Develop highly sought-after data literacy and quantitative skills, thanks to our strong links with City’s Q-Step Centre

• Become a critical thinker with an in-depth understanding of the complex interplay of local and global forces

• Opt onto a Q-Step quantitative methods pathway: benefit from a heightened focus on data skills, a workplace Data Placement in Year 2, and an optional international work placement

• Boost your employability with an optional placement year

• Take advantage of excellent internship opportunities thanks to our central London location, including access to organisations in media, crime and justice, human rights, and mental health.

Career:

• Sociology is a popular subject for students with an interest in community work, welfare, education, international development, the not-for-profit sector, social policy and government.
• Sociology students develop desirable skills in data analysis, research methodology and critical thinking. These are transferable to a wide range of careers.
• Combined with the diverse interests of our students, it is no wonder that our graduates progress to such varied career pathways.
• Recent graduates have gone on to work in HR, PR, project work and teaching, as well as progressing to further study. Others went on to internships.

Accreditation

The degree's affiliation with the Q-Step Centre ensures that graduates possess 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.