Study Sociology in the UK

What is Sociology?

Sociology is the scientific study of society and how individuals are organized and interact within it. Areas covered in Sociology range from the study of individuals to the analysis of global social interaction. Sociology is considered a branch of the social sciences.

Why Study Sociology?

Studying Sociology at a UK university will give you a great starting point for any career. Sociology teaches you functional skills which can be transferred from one job to another, for example:

Research Methods will help you to conceptualize problems and develop research strategies. Such skills are invaluable when working for marketing firms, government reseach offices, public opinion polling agencies and other research facilities.
Those seeking employment in the human resources department of a firm will benefit from the study of Race and Ethnic Relations, Inequality and the Society of Gender.
The study of Social Problems will equip a person to deal with situations concerning crime, homelessness, drug abuse, domestic violence and many other modern social issues. Graduates will find experience of these topics essential in careers in law enforcement, counseling, social work, the health service, to name but a few.
Theoretical Skill
Data analysis Skill
Organization Skill
Analitical Skill

Why Study Sociology at a UK University?

There are numerous very good reasons for choosing to study economics at a UK university rather than elsewhere in the world. First of all, the UK has a longer history of university education than any other English-speaking country, with the oldest institutions dating back around one thousand years. This means that students of Sociology at a UK university will have access to the best quality education available, with UK universities consistently ranking in the world top 100. Secondly, UK courses are very well-constructed, allowing the student to complete a Bachelors degree in three years (compared to four years in the US) and a Masters degree in one year (compared to two years in the US). What this means for the student is that graduates of a Sociology degree from a UK university save huge and valuable amounts of both time and money.

Who Uses Sociology?

Here is some careers information relating to what Sociology graduates can do after they graduate.

At Kent Sociology can be studied with a variety of other subjects. The destination statistics below reflect all types of combinations available.

SOCIOLOGY – ALL UK GRADUATES

This is what, in the broadest terms, Sociology students do immediately after they graduate, based on University of Kent data collected between 2004 and 2007.

Employment 71%
Further study 16%
Not available 8.5%
Seeking employment 4.5%

OCCUPATIONS OF UK SOCIOLOGY GRADUATES

Here are the occupational groups in which Sociology graduates nationally first gain employment, based on recent data.

Clerical & Secretarial
Management & Administration
Associate Professional & Technical Occupations
Personal Services
Sales
Professional Occupations

SKILLS DEVELOPED STUDYING SOCIOLOGY

Here are some examples of the transferable skills developed as a result of studying Sociology. They are not limited to your academic study and can be applied to other contexts. Employers' job vacancy details often refer to them when they advertise the positions available. They can also be used on the skills sections of your CV to demonstrate the broad range of qualities you have to offer.