我们的社会学学位是为对社会各个方面都充满兴趣的积极进取的学生设计的。它提供了适合社会学的各种方法和研究技能的严格培训。本课程旨在发展一些理论，以解释我们自己和其他社会中社会行为的变化性质。我们讨论的问题包括：什么是社会，它如何以及为什么发生变化，未来变革和发展的机会是什么？最早的社会学家试图理解他们时代的主要问题，即贫困，失业，社会冲突和贫困。快速深刻的工业和经济变革对社会和经济的影响。今天的社会学家继续研究如何通过当代的个性化，全球化和新型交流形式的迅速发展重新定义这些社会问题。
The first year is designed to offer you a solid base in theoretical and methodological innovations in sociology and media. You will explore the similarities and differences in the methodologies used in sociology, media, and communications. The focus of study is upon all aspects of societal relations: it's personal, social and cultural dimensions.<br>As you progress through the course, you will be able to choose modules you are interested in to actively shape and apply your learning to the issues you wish to interrogate. In your third year, youll work on a dissertation focusing on an area of interest of your choice. Your dissertation can be a theoretical or practical dissertation, so you can work to your own strengths.<br>Depending on the modules you choose, you may have the option go on fieldtrips where you will be able to apply your learning to current issues and broaden your theoretical imagination. Previous fieldtrips have included: Barbican, British Board of Film Classification, London Migration Museum, Museum of Comedy, Museum of London, regeneration areas (e.g. Spitalfields, Smithfield), and the Victoria and Albert Museum.<br><br>Careers and your future<br>Graduating with Sociology and digital media Studies degree from Brunel is your passport to a wide variety of roles including marketing and advertising, management, media, and more. You have the opportunity to build your knowledge in an area you love without limiting your job prospects.<br>As well as gaining excellent academic knowledge throughout your studies, emphasis is placed on gaining transferable employment skills. You will develop communication, report writing and presentation skills to an excellent level, equipping you for a range of subsequent professional careers.