Birkbeck, University of London
Sociology
Undergraduate and postgraduate courses taught by world-class researchers
Sociology
Why study Sociology at Birkbeck?
Study sociology in central London and join Birkbeck's academic team who are involved in making sense of the turbulent world we live in and its possible futures. Our teaching is also strongly linked to our expertise in psychosocial studies, allowing students to explore connections between the psyche and the social world.
Careers
Studying sociology will equip you with a range of transferable skills. You'll be able to analyse complex data using qualitative and quantitative methods and address real-world social issues through critical thinking and problem-solving. Graduates have pursued roles such as:
- Social researcher
- Policy research
- Campaigning and social justice work
Highlights
- Participate in seminars and events hosted by Birkbeck's many research institutes.
- Access to Senate House Library, the British Library of Political and Economic Science (the LSE Library), the SOAS Library and the British Library.
- Our approach to research is interdisciplinary, theoretically informed and creative.
