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Ranked 1st in the UK for research quality in The Times Good University Guide 2022
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Our sociology degrees give you the opportunity to examine the social institutions that govern us. Discover what you think should change and search for a way to achieve it.
At Kent, you are taught by inspirational teachers who imagine the world anew through critical sociological thought. They are committed to developing sociology both as a culture of enlightenment for the twenty-first century and as a body of learning that closely relates to social policy and human care.
As a sociology student at Kent, you interrogate complex social issues, explore theoretical positions and schools of thought within sociology, and develop research skills that will enable you to collect, manipulate and interpret data.
School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research
At the University of Kent, you study Sociology within the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research (SSPSSR). SSPSSR has an international reputation for teaching and research. It is consistently ranked among the top four disciplinary centres of its kind in the UK for Sociology. SSPSSR is one of three schools within the Division for the study of Law, Society and Social Justice (LSSJ).
Sociology at SSPSSR: Undergraduate programmes
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"A good education is not just about transmitting knowledge, but it's also about bridging differing worlds and drawing us into a correspondence with those worlds..."
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My lecturers are all extremely passionate about their subject areas, which in turn inspires my interest. There is a lot of support available, such as seminars to help reinforce what the lecturer has taught...
Teaching and research excellence
At Kent, our team of sociology academics advance the frontiers of social and cultural theory in research and teaching.
Our research expertise includes:
- Social class, work, community and financialisation/deindustrialisation
- ‘Race’, ethnic identity, immigrant adaptation and diasporic communities
- Health, the body, social suffering, and the sociology of science, bioethics and emerging technologies
- The sociology of risk, and new social movements
- Gender, feminism and sexuality
- The politics of emotions and affect, and the transformations of social life and culture that are taking place under the influence of digital media.
Supportive student environment
We offer high levels of support and our staff are friendly and accessible.
Our academics will inspire you. They will challenge you to become a creative thinker, with your own opinions and ideas. They are internationally recognised for their expertise in sociological theory and our wide ranging research gives you the opportunity to study diverse areas.
At Kent, we believe many of the most pressing problems in society transcend disciplinary boundaries and require multi-dimensional solutions.
We develop innovative social research techniques (and offer a Q-Step degree dedicated to enhanced quantitative research skills and modules on visual and sensory methods)
Your future
We're committed to helping you succeed in tomorrow's world. Visit our 'Your future' page to be inspired by the success stories of our SSPSSR alumni. You can also discover the careers support available to you as an SSPSSR student, and explore an exciting range of options for enhancing your employability.
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The great thing about my degree course is that it provides an awareness of lots of issues and equips you with skills that can be applied to many different fields.
Reach your potential
With a degree in Sociology, you'll be a critical thinker. You'll be equipped with transferable knowledge and skills, enabling you to work in a variety of professions. Our graduates are highly sought after and have gone on to enjoy careers in areas as diverse as:
- Banking and financial services
- Teaching and research
- Management
- Media and advertising
- Public relations
- The Civil Service
- Consultancy.
Many of our graduates choose to go on to further study at Master’s and PhD level.
Postgraduate studies in sociology
Our School has a long and distinguished history and is one of the largest and most successful social science research communities in Europe. Our postgraduate programmes offer you specialist knowledge in your chosen area and an advanced level of skills.
Your degree, your way
- On most programmes, you study a combination of compulsory and optional modules. You may also have the option to take modules from other programmes so that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas that interest you.
- Broaden and deepen your interests by attending a range of intellectually stimulating staff/graduate seminars offered across the School
- Some programmes can be taken at Diploma or Certificate level before proceeding to Master’s level.