BSc Sociology
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UCAS code
L300 -
A level offer
BBB -
Year of entry
2025/26 -
Course duration
Full Time: 3 Years
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Year of entry
2025/26 -
Course duration
Full Time: 3 Years
Explore the social processes which shape modern societies through our BSc Sociology degree. Investigate the social dynamics that influence and drive social order and transformation in today's world.
Sociology at the 澳门六合彩开奖记录 explores contemporary societies and how they are changing.
Engage with current issues
Throughout your degree, you'll engage with current issues, challenging both your own and others' ideas.
In your first year, you'll critically explore how sociological approaches can be used to explain contemporary societies, social order and change, focusing on social difference, stratification, and recent shifts in British society.
In your second and third years, you'll have the opportunity to explore topics that interest you the most, such as:
- gender
- race
- class
- inequality
- criminal justice
- social policy
- religion
- crime.
Gain a multi subject perspective
At Reading, you will use diverse perspectives to analyse the complex dynamics of today's world. Our modules cover a range of topics including:
- criminology
- psychology
- history
- law
- politics.
Learn from experts committed to improving our planet and the world we live in
As a student in the Department of Politics and International Relations, you'll learn from active researchers whose work has real-world impact and directly informs their teaching, for example:
97% of our research outputs are rated ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, meaning that the 澳门六合彩开奖记录 is 6th highest in the UK for research outputs (Times Higher Education analysis of the latest REF 2021 – Politics and International Studies, when scoring by GPA Output).
Supportive and empowering teaching
Your learning will take place in lectures and small, interactive seminar groups, fostering a supportive environment to develop your own ideas, discussions and debates.
You'll build skills in evaluating different perspectives and gain confidence in presenting ideas persuasively, skills which are valued by employers.
Real-world modules
You will bring your studies to life and relate to what is happening outside the classroom, with optional modules such as:
- Global Justice
- Modern America Culture and Counter-Culture
- The Media, Society, and Politics
- Gender and Politics
- Green Criminology: Environmental Crime and Climate Justice
Please note, our modules vary by year and may be subject to change and availability.
Study abroad
You can chose to study Sociology abroad in your third year, returning to the UK for your fourth year. With opportunities across the world, you could study at an institution like Macquarie University or La Trobe University in Australia, the University of Guelph in Canada, the University of Hong Kong, City University of Hong Kong or at the University of Mary Washington USA.
Professional placement
You can transfer to our 4-year BSc Sociology with Placement Year course with an integrated professional placement between your second and third years. Our strong industry connections, and the diverse range of employers we work with, enables us to help you find placements on various career paths.