Sociology with Foundation

Choose sociology at the university of westminster and you'll never think about society in the same way again. studying with us means engaging with a dynamic 21st-century subject and exploring current social issues and debates, using the latest research methods. investigating the nature of societal structures and their impact on people's everyday lives and interactions is central to the course. you'll consider questions of how power is exercised and normalised at all levels of society, from the state to individual emotions, through explorations of social class, gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, and other factors. you'll gain a sensitive understanding of diversity as well as a keen self-awareness and ability to make sense of your own social location in terms of identities, cultures, beliefs and values.

Between years 2 and 3, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement year in industry. completing the placement year will lead to the final award bachelor of arts with honours - sociology with professional experience.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: -12 Months

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

This course will prepare students for roles and sectors including: charity and ngo sector journalism and media local government and civil service management and human resources teaching and other professional education work

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. Westminster University has partnerships with the following companies: