学习社会学学位将为您奠定基本的理论基础，以了解人们作为社会人的行为以及影响我们不断变化的社会的更广泛的社会，文化，政治和经济因素。您将学习如何使用各种定性和定量的社会研究工具来产生新的知识和信息，从通过统计数据解释的大型社会调查，到与个人和小组的深入访谈，一应俱全。在整个课程中，您将培养出出色的研究，沟通和表达能力，以及分析和批判性评估证据以及围绕影响我们所有人的复杂社会问题进行论证的能力。
Studying a Sociology degree will equip you with the essential theoretical foundation to understand people's behaviour as social beings, as well as the wider social, cultural, political and economic factors influencing our constantly changing society. You will learn how to generate new knowledge and information using a variety of qualitative and quantitative social research tools, from large social surveys interpreted through statistics through to in-depth interviews with individuals and small groups. Throughout the course, you will develop excellent research, communication and presentation skills, together with the ability to analyse and critically evaluate evidence and construct arguments around the complex societal issues that affect us all. Being based in the College of Human and Health Sciences, Wales's largest provider of health and social care education, you will be immersed in a dynamic research and learning environment with many opportunities to build links with students from related disciplines. You will be taught by an academic team who are research active and widely published, giving you the benefit of the most current social science debates in the UK and internationally. Many of our academics write your text books. You will have the opportunity to take part in work placements to build on your skills, experience, and enhance your career prospects. These placements could include local authorities, businesses, healthcare settings, education settings and charities, depending on your interests and career goals.<br><br>A Sociology degree opens up a wide range of further study or career opportunities. Graduates have gone on to pursue careers in many different fields, including: Youth work, Education, Research, Journalism, Policy development, Legal, police and probation services, Marketing and Advertising, Ecology and Environmental Planning and Human Resources. Depending on the sector, Sociology graduates can expect to earn an average annual salary of 22,000, rising to 50,000 for more senior posts. The Sociology degree can also be a gateway to further professional and vocational training in fields such as teaching and social work.