Sociology

About this course

Sociology is the scientific study of human society, examining how social structures, institutions and cultural forces shape the lives of individuals and the dynamics of communities. It asks why inequality persists across generations, how identities of race, class and gender are formed and contested, how social norms are established and challenged, and how major social institutions from the family and the school to the state and the market organise collective life. The discipline combines theoretical rigour with empirical research, using both quantitative and qualitative methods to investigate social questions in a world that is changing rapidly. At Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh this programme runs over four years full time, reflecting the Scottish undergraduate degree structure. You will engage with the major theoretical traditions in sociology, from classical figures including M

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 40% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 20% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →

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