Sociology Undergraduate Courses

Overview

The department offers two majors in the undergraduate degree: a major in Sociology and a major in Industrial & Economic Sociology. The programme for each major contains both prescribed modules and options; we are also able to offer the opportunity to take modules in addition to those prescribed. Students eligible for second and/or third level courses may take more than the minimum Sociology modules at any particular time.

Careers

Sociology and Industrial & Economic Sociology prepare students for careers in a variety of areas. These include:

• Policy and Planning in the public and private sectors
• Development and Aid work particularly in the NGO community
• Survey and other forms of social research
• Academic Teaching and Research
• Journalism; and many others.