Combined Honours Programmes

Sociology (Major, Joint or Minor)

Campus: Docklands

Related Programmes: Major, Joint or Minor in Sociology (Professional Development)

Why Study Sociology as part of a Combined Honours Degree?

Sociology provides a critical appreciation of the most important forces shaping our experience in the contemporary world: globalisation, multiculturalism, social divisions and social exclusion, class, race, gender and sexuality .

What will I study?

The Sociology programme introduces a wide-range of materials; debates and approaches designed to encourage active participation in the learning process - including presentations, class discussions, course work and case studies drawn from everyday life. Active learning means generating your own data on field trips, knocking up web sites, and seeing the world through new eyes. We offer a variety of exciting, innovative and topical ways of exploring the world in which we live.

The first year provides an introduction to the rich and varied world of contemporary Sociology. The programme is designed to introduce Sociology to those that have not encountered it before and to expand the range of those that have.

Sociology at UEL

Sociology and Anthropology Research at UEL received a 4 rating in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise, which placed it in the top league of new university departments. The 20 or so full-time academic staff are actively engaged in research and their interests are reflected in the wide range of programmes taught within the School of Social Sciences , Media and Cultural Studies. We take pride in presenting high quality courses and in our teaching and learning methods. We received maximum marks for these two important areas when the Higher Education Funding Council for England and Wales assessed us (scores shared with only seven other institutions across the whole university sector).

Which modules will I study?

You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Sociology

Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?

All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).

What career opportunities are open to me if I study Sociology ?

A background in Sociology would enhance your career opportunities if you wished to pursue a career that requires a high level or analytical and presentational skills. Professional and managerial opportunities in the public sector (education, health, social care) are popular careers for sociology graduates. Examples include: teaching, community/social work, probation service, housing, journalism, research posts, pressure/human rights groups.

Popular Combinations with Sociology are

Business Information Systems/Sociology (GL53 - Mod/MAPU)
Business Management/Sociology (NL23)
Communication Studies/Sociology (LP39 - BA/PCPU)
Criminology/Sociology (M9L3 - BA/IBPU)
Business Economics/Sociology (LLC3 - BA/DEPU)
International Politics/Sociology (LL32 - BA/PKPU)
Law/Sociology (LM31 - BA/IDPU)
Multimedia Design Technology/Sociology (WL23)
Sociology with Anthropology (L3L6 - BA/PUpb)
Sociology/Education and Community Development (LX33 - BA/PUFD)
Sociology/Psychosocial Studies (CL83 - BA/PUPT)
Third World Development/Sociology (LLJ9 - BA/PWPU)

What can I combine with Sociology?

We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit the Combined Honours Programmes page for a full list

Please note that the timetabling for this pathway is currently under review and some combinations may require evening attendance. Please check with the School of Combined Honours for further details.