What you will learn on this page:
Why study Sociology?
Studying sociology will help you understand the world around you and think more deeply about cause and effect. Topics covered include crime, globalisation, relationships, inequality, social media and social research.
During the course you will develop your research skills alongside your debating, data handling and communication skills.
Studying sociology lends itself to a broad range of careers as the skills developed are wide ranging. Many sociologists go into the education, legal or social care professions.
A selection of jobs using Sociology
Tap any job below to see the full career profile on the National Careers Service website – including what the job involves, what it pays, and how to get into it.
Aid worker
Care worker
Charity fundraiser
Civil Service manager
Community development worker
Community education co-ordinator
Diplomatic Service officer
Family mediator
Family support worker
Housing officer
Human resources officer
Learning mentor
Life coach
Media researcher
Social services manager
Social worker
Welfare rights adviser
This is just a selection – there are over 800 job profiles on the National Careers Service website, so there will be loads more jobs where an interest in Sociology could take you.
