BA (Hons) Sociology

Sociology focuses on the relationships between individuals and society. It revolves around examining how personal attitudes and experiences relate to wider issues, understanding how group phenomena can give collective meaning to an individual's actions, and on social change and the ways forces, like globalisation, impact upon society.
Study sociology at Sheffield and you will train in research techniques, information retrieval, critical analysis and communication using a range of styles and formats. Youll develop your skills as a social researcher and demonstrate how you can use the theoretical frameworks and methodological tools of the discipline to investigate and report on a significant social or sociological issue.

In your third year, youll explore current thinking on wide-ranging issues like gender, queer theory, migration, sex work, and the sociology of evil. You'll also complete your own research project, on a topic of your choice, working closely with an expert dissertation supervisor.
This is a degree where both the subject matter and the methods of learning and assessment keep pace with modern society. Our academic team will use their research to guide your learning experience, and support your learning through different forms of coursework such as creating vlogs, zines and delivering presentations.

Our graduates work in a range of sectors including broadcasting, the police service, teaching and social work. They are also employed in local government, the civil service, charity and campaign organisations and market research.
Some have carried out graduate training with national and international companies, and are employed around the world. Many go on to masters courses in sociology and social policy and other areas such as human resources.
You could pursue a career in marketing, communications and PR, or work in museums, theatres or charitable organisations.

Optional placement year, Study abroad

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
ABB

A Levels additional qualifications BBB B in the EPQ
International Baccalaureate 33
BTEC Extended Diploma DDD in a relevant subject
BTEC Diploma DD in a relevant subject B at A LevelScottish Highers AAABBWelsh Baccalaureate 2 A Levels B ABAccess to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit
Routes for mature students

IELTS - Overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component
TOEFL - Overall score of 88 with a minimum of 19 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 22 in Speaking and 19 in Writing