Program Overview

You’ll explore the issues of modern-day society in the UK and internationally, including inequalities and social injustice, body, self and identities, race and racism, gender, sex and sexuality, crime and punishment, media, popular culture and fandom, families and personal relationships.

• You’ll have opportunities to apply to work in diverse situations on short-term and long-term placements2. This can provide the opportunity for practical, real-life experience that’s relevant to your future career aspirations.
• Studying sociology should help you develop your own sociological imagination. Upon successful completion, you will gain a critical understanding of the contemporary world, human behaviour and the forces shaping society.

Why you should study this course

Sociology will give you keys to better understand and navigate the world around you. At Coventry University, our Sociology team are committed to your academic and personal development. Student support is one of our top priorities and you’ll be joining a welcoming, friendly and inclusive community. You will be taught by a combination of qualified educationalists, and active researchers who are experts in their chosen fields (staff may be subject to change). Other benefits include:

• a range of topics covered on the course can include gender, sexuality, health, media, race, crime and identities
• gaining a practical understanding of how sociological thinking translates into social research, social policy and social action
• opportunities to expand international experience by participating in studying or working abroad2
• opportunities to develop skills that potential and future employers desire from graduates, such as: workload and project management, presentational, verbal and written communication skills, working with others, and critical thinking
• excellent professional links with local and national employers and visiting speakers from areas of industry and practice relevant to your sociology course2 (subject to availability).