BSc (Hons) Sociology

University of Chester

Through studying Sociology at Chester, you will be supported and empowered to develop a lifelong curiosity and unique way of looking at the world around you through a critical lens – a 'sociological imagination' – that will stay with you long after graduating. In a world grappling with complex social challenges and transformations dynamics, there's a growing demand for informed critical thinkers who can navigate these issues reflexively.You will be introduced to cutting-edge research and theoretical perspectives that will help you to challenge dominant and taken-for-granted understandings of everyday social problems, issues and debates. Whether it's media, the welfare state, racial inequalities, consumer culture, gender and the body, climate change or education, our course focuses on complex, globally relevant topics that really matter. You will be taught by staff who are actively engaged in social research on varied topical issues. We bring this expertise to each of the modules we teach, ensuring you will be learning about up-to-date developments in the field, and how sociological knowledge can be applied in practice.Through our interactive and inclusive teaching approaches and learning activities, you'll learn how to apply sociological theories and debates to your own real-world observations and examples. You will graduate feeling confident and inspired, ready for a fulfilling career that makes use of your unique and sought-after knowledge and skills. Our graduates are well equipped for careers including those in social research, advice and advocacy, community development, teaching, social policy, youth and community work, charity work, or for further academic study. Other related careers include work within the Civil Service, journalism, human resources, public relations and social work.