This exciting degree examines specialist areas of contemporary Sociology and allows you to explore society, culture and everyday lived experiences.

Throughout your degree, you'll take part in the Graduate Employability Development Package, which aims to prepare you for a range of career opportunities. In Year One you’ll hear from a range of visiting speakers and engage in a short group project connecting sociology to the real world. In Year Two you'll explore the sociology of organisations and take a group service learning placement working on a meaningful and sociological project. In your final year you'll discover the sociology of work and careers, and investigate the career you want to pursue.

During your first year, you'll have the chance to become a member of the British Sociological Association (BSA) - funded by The Sociology Department at NTU. Giving you access to extensive networks that can support your studies and career development. 

To provide you with a first-class learning experience and to guarantee you have an opportunity to make the most of your time at university you'll receive contact time through a diverse range of delivery methods.

Structured teaching will be delivered through a combination of traditional lectures, seminars, workshops and computer room sessions. The smaller group seminars and workshops provide opportunities to develop problem solving skills, group working, analysis, debating skills, presentation skills and discussion about a wide range of views.