社会学课程包含必修课程和研究主导课程的组合，使您能够独立，批判和富有想象力地思考影响我们日常生活和未来的问题。通过讲座，研讨会和讲习班的结合，您将研究社会，社会问题及其对个人生活的影响。我们将考虑与构成我们所生活的复杂社会的其他人，机构，习惯和思维方式之间的关系如何影响我们的生活。我们将鼓励您为当代世界中发生的广泛变化提供社会学解释，并考虑解决社会问题的潜在方法。在学习的最后一年，您将获得单独的学费，以进行自己的社会研究。可选的海外学习年，可选的预科课程。
Do you share a concern for the future of society Discover sociology’s potential to chart a course towards more hopeful alternatives. Learn to analyse contemporary social phenomena, such as the advancement of technology and climate change, and offer solutions to current and future challenges with Sociology at Keele. Explore the intersections of culture, community and identity, and the methods that shape our understanding of social systems and our roles within them.Course overviewDelve into the study of culture, community and identity, taught by lecturers who are actively researching in the industry today. Put your learning into practice in real-world situations by having the opportunity to engage with the public and community sectors during your studies at Keele.This modern curriculum has been carefully curated to ensure that you get an understanding of well established and emerging theories, concepts and methodologies used in contemporary practice. You will gain hands on experience by training in practical research skills such as, formulating research questions, sampling strategies, the collection of quantitative and qualitative data, and data analysis, considering the ethical issues related to this.Work placement yearOn this course, you will have the opportunity to opt for a Work Placement Year in between Year 2 and 3. This will allow you to apply your knowledge and practical skills in a workplace environment enabling you to build key skills in communication, teamwork and project management. You will be able to demonstrate your abilities and creative thinking, working with fellow professionals as well as independently.Foundation yearOur Foundation Year provides an excellent alternative route to Keele, providing a unique opportunity to better prepare for your chosen degree, and with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete your Foundation Year.This extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge, give you a better understanding of higher education and, perhaps most importantly of all, build your confidence.Your future career95% of Keele students are in employment or further study within 15 months of finishing their studies (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 201920)Enhance your employabilityAs a Sociology graduate at Keele, you will attain the relevant and sought-after skills for roles across various industries. Whether you wish to pursue a career in education, policing, government, or charity, you will develop strong interpersonal skills that will support you in the workplace and beyond.Having a greater understanding and social awareness of different environments, people and social structures will enable you to demonstrate your transferable skills across a range of social and professional contexts. These include, working effectively with others, problem-solving and applying your learning to real-world situations.