BSc (Hons) Sociology

Understand how and why the world is changing on this BSc (Hons) Sociology degree course.

Step into the centre of critical debates on current social and political issues, from Brexit and Black Lives Matter to income inequality, drone warfare, veganism and the #metoo movement. Make sense of what’s going on, why it’s happening, and what we can do about it.

Learn to critically engage with the world around you, and develop the confidence, knowledge and methods to enact positive change. With this BSc (Hons) Sociology degree, you’ll learn classical sociological theories, have the chance to specialise in what interests you most – and see how sociology can help in the fight against inequality and injustice.

Course highlights

• Tailor your studies to topics that matter most to you – from gender, sexuality, race, and social class, to happiness, the body, and the politics of nationalism
• Learn ways to apply classical sociological theories, such as developing policies and actions to produce social change and solutions to the pressing issues affecting the world right now
• Learn from leading sociologists whose research is helping to tackle social inequalities around the world
• Hear from industry specialists on topics such as racism, asylum and gender-based violence – recent guest speakers have come from Friends Without Borders and Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling Services (PARCS)
• Build competent research skills that support you to carry out your own research and analysis of issues you're passionate about – previous student dissertations were on the Black Lives Matter movement, online dating, musical taste and K-Pop, happiness and social media, becoming vegan, and racism in sport
• Follow an optional media studies pathway, where you could explore topics such as digital cultures and media fandom

We’re proud to be a breath of fresh air in the academic world – a place where everyone gets the support they need to achieve their best. We’re always discovering. We don’t fit the mould, we break it. Just as the world keeps moving, so do we.

We’re closely involved with our local community, and we take our ideas into the global marketplace. We partner with businesses, industry, and government to set the course for a better future. And we educate and transform the lives of our students to help them achieve their potential. We stand out, not just in the UK but in the world. We excel in research areas from cosmology and astrophysics to cybersecurity, forensics, and sport science. Since the first day we opened our doors, we've looked towards the future. And we're here to help you shape it.