The Sociology degree at the University of South Wales has a focus on global sociology and the compelling current debates around social justice and sustainable development. Sociology  is an essential discipline that helps us understand and think critically about the development of modern societies. Change and uncertainty are making it more important than ever to have the skills and knowledge needed to address new challenges, such as the impact of social media; cancel culture; migration; poverty; the environment, and meeting the sustainable development goals.

 

Our Sociology degree balances theoretical understandings with contemporary issues, and was designed with a distinct focus on applied sociology, with complementary international, economic and political dimensions. You will gain social policy development, design thinking, research, and project management skills. Social change in recent decades has increasingly blurred the boundaries between domestic and foreign affairs. This course equips students to understand how geographically distant forces often inform their lives and those of others across the globe. 

 

The overarching course philosophy is to build students’ understanding and ability to engage with real-world problems, to enable them to contribute to their communities and be attractive to employers. You will be joining a close-knit department where we get to know our students well, and our relatively small classes provide a supportive atmosphere with a personalised approach.