This Sociology and Social Policy course at University of Nottingham will enable you to understand the causes of social problems, both globally and nationally, and what can be done about them. It brings sociological analysis to bear on the complex social problems that social policy concerns itself with and upon other issues that fundamentally affect the welfare of society and individuals.
Year one
In the first year, you will explore significant traditions and ideas in the disciplines of sociology and social policy in your core modules. A range of optional introductory modules introduce you to important themes and topics such as deviance, contemporary culture and human rights.
Year two
Year two will develop your understanding of the theoretical and methodological foundations of sociology and social policy. We will encourage you to explore these through core modules focusing on research design, classical and contemporary sociology, and political and moral theories of social policy. Optional modules are chosen from both sociology and social policy.
Year three
Year three provides the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge through researching for and writing a dissertation on a topic of your choice. There will then be a choice of optional modules allowing you to specialise in your areas of interest.
Careers
Our students have gone on to careers in:
- the NHS
- housing departments and associations
- education and teaching
- welfare advice services
- local government
- non-profit organisations
Employability and average starting salary
94.5% of undergraduates from the School of Sociology and Social Policy had secured work or further study within six months of graduation. The average starting salary was £20,330 with the highest being £26,000.
