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Year Two Sociology

About Sociology:


At NTU we believe the study of sociology should not be confined to the university classroom but that students should have the chance to apply their knowledge to benefit communities and wider society. Students will take advantage of the teaching team's connections with individuals and organisations in the local and international community to learn from active researchers.

Students will engage in the most pressing contemporary social issues of our time, from gender equality to race and ethnicity, environmental sociology to media, popular, and digital cultures. They will develop the knowledge and skills to tackle some of today’s most challenging problems.

Project Details:

Each year, our sociology students engage in impactful projects, collaborating with social and civic organisations to address contemporary social issues. As 'public sociologists,' they apply their sociological insights to real-world challenges, working alongside
practitioners, academics, and community members.

If you would like to collaborate with us, you will work with a team of five students. You will provide a project brief detailing the social issues you wish to tackle. Periodic meetings, which can be arranged online at your convenience, will help guide the students in applying sociological theory to practice, aiming to contribute positively to social justice. This process not only enhances their academic learning but also helps them develop their identity as public sociologists committed to making a difference.

Examples of previous projects:

  • Research project to understand the experiences and awareness of new & emerging communities of hate crime with Nottingham City Council Community Cohesion Team.
  • Conduct research to establish the cost of ‘keeping someone homeless’, with Emmanual House, a charity supporting homeless, vulnerable, or isolated adults in and around Nottingham.
  • Working with Nottingham Citizens to engage with the local Muslim population to explore barriers to their participation in public life to inform the national Commission into Islam, Participation & Public Life.
  • Research and development to enable POW’s (a non-profit, voluntary organization supporting the rights of sex workers and those at risk of being exploited) online presence to be enhanced.

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Indicative timeline and what’s involved:

July – November 2024 – Complete the Community Engaged Learning Project Proposal Form. A member of the Community Engagement and Volunteering Team can support you with this.

July – November 2024 – Attend a Project Co-creation Workshop held at NTU. This will allow you to spend time with Academic Teams to fine-tune your project proposals ready to introduce to students.

November - Projects are collated into a brochure which is presented to
students to discuss, research & explore.

November - December 2024 – Opportunity for you to come into NTU (City site) to clarify projects with students.

January 2025 – Students start the ‘activity’ phase’ and begin working on projects.

January – April 2025 – Various opportunities for you to get progress reports and give students feedback on their work.

April – May 2025 – Final feedback event (NTU City site) where students present their findings and provide you with a written report (or equivalent).