Sociology with Social Psychology

How do people function in society? Do we pull together because we want to, or because we have to? What motivates so many people to migrate from their own societies to others? Our course provides a thorough grounding in social psychology and sociology, exploring why individuals, groups, and cultures are the way they are and examining why they might be different, as well as developing your qualitative and quantitative research skills. You explore the many different social tensions, interactions and networks that make up everyday life from how we relate to politicians, celebrities and friends, to how we define ourselves, our families, and others.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Sociology students are well-suited a host of occupations, including local and central government, NGOs, social work, market research, project management, fundraising, auditing, marketing, case-work, youth and community work, voluntary sector management and lobbying. Our recent graduates have gone on to work for a wide range of high-profile companies including: The Institute of Public Finance Guardian Professional United Synergy Healthcare Research Ipsos-Mori

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Essex has partnerships with the following companies: