Sociology

Sociology is the systematic investigation of how societies are organised and how that organisation shapes the attitudes, behaviours, and relationships of the people within them. It examines both the structures that produce stability and inequality and the processes through which social change occurs, addressing questions about power, culture, identity, inequality, and collective action at every scale from the interpersonal to the global. Sociology is not merely descriptive: it provides the analytical tools to understand the forces behind social arrangements and to think critically about how they might be changed.

At Liverpool Hope University, this three-year, full-time degree develops your sociological understanding across a broad range of topics and approaches. You will examine how society is organised and how that organisation influences individual attitudes and collective life, studying both the current state of the social world and its historical development and change. The programme explores how people can create positive change, connecting the analytical tradition of sociological inquiry to questions of social action and transformation.

A sandwich year, a year abroad, and a work placement are all available, giving you the opportunity to apply sociological thinking in professional settings and to experience different social and cultural contexts. The typical entry tariff of 120 points reflects an accessible and inclusive approach to admissions.

Sociology graduates enter careers across the public sector, voluntary organisations, social research, policy, health services, education, journalism, human resources, and management. The analytical, research, and communication skills that sociological training develops are valued in any role that requires understanding complex social situations and communicating about them effectively. Many graduates also pursue postgraduate study in sociology, social policy, criminology, social work, or a related field, or use the degree as a foundation for professional training in education, social work, or healthcare.