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Studying Sociology at NTU
Intrigued by the social world in which we live? Our courses will open your mind to a range of issues related to culture and society.
With strong partnerships with local community organisations, our undergraduate Sociology courses will give you the chance to work collaboratively on a real-world issues and problems.
You’ll link theory, research and practice, and you’ll develop in-depth knowledge and insights, alongside gaining invaluable experience and your own toolkit to prepare you for a range of career opportunities.
in the UK for student experience in Sociology (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027)
in the UK for number of offer accepts for sociology courses (UCAS End of Cycle Data 2025)
What do our Sociology students say?
Wills Payne
Sociology student Wills Payne highlights NTU’s supportive staff, practical modules and research experience that build confidence, employability and real-world skills.
Irina Irakoze
BA Sociology and Criminology student Irina shares her NTU journey, from course rep to Black Leadership Programme.
Ria Daniels
NTU Sociology student Ria discusses the impact of the Stoneygate Award, supportive staff and her journey through clearing.
Jacob West
Jacob fills us in on what he's getting out of studying MA Sociology at NTU.
What careers can you pursue after your degree?
Employability is integral to our Sociology courses, helping you to develop a range of vital transferable skills that employers demand.
From your first year, your course will help you to develop skills for career development. You will gain opportunities to complete project work for a local, national or international organisation and acquire valuable experience by working in collaboration with one of our community partners on a social justice project. Such experiences will provide you with the opportunity to apply sociological knowledge, as well as important transferable skills that will be desired by future work, voluntary and educational organisations.
Our graduates have been employed in organisations and businesses such as the NHS, the Department for Health and Social Care, Mind UK, multinational banks, police forces, the Environment Agency, and the Department for Education.
They have gone on to enjoy successful careers as:
- policy advisors
- researchers
- health advisors
- social workers
- support workers
- market researchers
- EDI officers
- intelligence officers
- civil servant
- teachers
- marketing and PR executives.
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Campus and facilities
The state-of-the-art facilities at every NTU campus are uniquely developed to meet the needs of our students and will prepare you for working in your chosen industry.