Sociology

Sociology is flourishing at University of Plymouth. Our programme ranks among the best in the country. We use an innovative, ‘hands-on’ approach to teaching by encouraging students to apply sociological questions to the real world. Most importantly, our lecturers truly care about the progress of their students.

If you want to learn from leading sociologists about how inequality, gender, and ethnicity shapes our identities, or how the media impacts our culture and politics, or how health is socially determined, or how people are affected by prison - and much, much more – then this is the sociology programme is for you.

Learn from passionate and committed academics with active and wide-ranging research expertise. Our research and specialisms include health, well-being and social policy alongside politics and identities.

Apply sociological theory to contemporary issues in an interactively taught environment, then explore and experience first-hand the world beyond the classroom with national and international field trips and exchange opportunities.

Engage in a pioneering, well established work-based learning programme along with voluntary opportunities to enhance your employability.

Develop key transferable skills that employers actively seek through novel research methods training.

Experience varied and engaging assessment formats supported through personal tutoring.

Opportunity to study abroad by participating in an international exchange.