Sociology with Foundation Year

About this course

Sociology is the academic discipline that applies systematic analysis to the structure, organisation and functioning of human societies. It examines how social institutions such as the family, education system, healthcare, economy and media shape individual lives, and how patterns of inequality, power, culture and identity are reproduced and contested across different social groups. Sociology brings both empirical research methods and theoretical frameworks to bear on the most pressing issues facing contemporary societies, from poverty and discrimination to globalisation and digital transformation. At the University of Derby, this four-year programme includes a foundation year that provides additional academic preparation before the main degree. You will be taught by a team of experienced researchers whose work is advancing understanding of contemporary social issues, and you will devel

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 25% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 0% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →

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