Sociology BA (Hons)

Society is rapidly changing. Our multicultural and diverse world is becoming increasingly complex - bringing about challenges and problems that we, as sociologists, seek to tackle. At NTU, our role is to deliver you as a sociology graduate ready for the real world, well-prepared to address these changes.<br/><br/>We believe that the study of sociology should not be confined to the university classroom but that you should have the chance to apply your knowledge to do public good, benefiting communities and wider society. You’ll take advantage of our teaching team’s connections with individuals and organisations in the local and international community to learn from active researchers.<br/><br/>Studying with us, you’ll 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. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills to tackle some of today’s most challenging problems. You’ll stand out as an actively engaged citizen. You’ll be ready to make a real difference to society - whether that’s working in the public, private, or third sector.<br/><br/>**Why study Sociology at NTU?**<br/><br/><br/>- **Taking sociology outside the classroom** – sometimes literally - in local and national field trips and assessments that ask you to address the connections of what you learn in the classroom with the world in which we live.<br/><br/><br/>- **Freedom to build your degree** with the choice of a wide range of contemporary modules in line with your specific interests and career aims.<br/><br/><br/>- **Employability** – Sociology at NTU opens up a wide range of career options in the public sector, Education, Welfare Services, Human Resources, Public relations, or Marketing to name a few.<br/><br/><br/>- **The experience of working with a wide range of students** in a thriving interdisciplinary environment with research-led and actively engaged staff.<br/><br/><br/>This exciting Sociology degree examines specialist areas of contemporary sociology and allows you to explore society, culture and everyday lived experiences. Throughout the course youll hear from external speakers, and may have the opportunity to study abroad and undertake a self-directed work placement.<br/><br/>If you have a keen interest in society, culture and making sense of the social world in which we live, then our Sociology course is ideal for you.

If you’re looking for somewhere that’ll get you credibility, plenty of real-world experience, and the attention of employers, at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), you'll find all that and so much more.<br/><br/>They offer a huge range of undergraduate courses that have been created with careers in mind, built in collaboration with industry experts and accrediting bodies, with employer facing work experience included as standard – you’ll be sure to find a course to suit your interest and ambitions. <br/><br/>Choose to study at one of their university sites across Nottingham, and be a part of one of the UK’s top student cities with a reputation for being an affordable and friendly place to live. Or study in a vibrant capital city, at their newest campus in London, right in the creative core of one of the world’s top-ranked student cities. <br/><br/>Ranked 2nd in the UK for Student Life (University Compare 2026) and with NTU's accommodation gurantee, it's a place everyone can call home. Your first year of accommodation in Nottingham is guaranteed if you are offered and accept a place through Clearing (T&Cs apply). <br/><br/>Join NTU this September and enjoy GOLD-rated teaching, long-lasting employability support and incredible extracurricular opportunities at one of the UK’s largest and most applied to universities.<br/><br/>“Studying here has allowed me to challenge my perspectives and think critically. The support from tutors is second to none, and I've grown so much as a person and as a student.”<br/>Mary Jarvis, Psychology