Leading Universities
Discussion Group for
Why study
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Whilst studying sociology you practise essential skills for the future.
Communication, analysis and interpretation of written material and statistics.
You develop research skills and develop an understanding of other people’s views and
experiences.
You will learn about diverse cultures and gain a global perspective.
Over 1/3 of sociology graduates take up jobs in business management, marketing,
advertising and finance.
Research in many areas, e.g. civil service, local authorities, universities.
Also national and local governments use sociologists to look at the impact of new
legislation and past government activity in areas such as; education, health, welfare,
employment, leisure activities.
Also jobs in education, health and welfare, probation, journalism.
Do your research
UCAS http://search.ucas.com/
this website will list every single course available in British universities.
https://unistats.direct.gov.uk/Compare-Courses .. this website will allow to compare the success of past
students on the courses of your choice and find out the employment prospects of those who have done your course..
http://www.heaponline.co.uk/- search for your chosen course and find out exactly which grades are needed for your
chosen course.
Ideas to be more competitive in this subject
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Watch the news and read a good newspaper regularly to stay up-to-date with world affairs
and current news issues.
Buy/ subscribe to Sociology Review monthly magazine.
Research sociology courses at university, they vary massively and can also be combined
with other social science subjects. E.g. Sociology and Criminology, Sociology and Social
Policy.
Research the different topic specialisms offered by different universities. Sociology degree
courses are not the same. Consider what you are most interested in and how this might fit
with your possible future career.
Suggested Reading List (including journals and periodicals)
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Subscribe to Sociology Review monthly magazine.
Giddens ‘Sociology’
Haralambos and Holborn ‘Sociology Themes and Perspectives’
Buy a good ‘Dictionary of Sociology’
Heinemann press ‘Readings in Sociology’
Visit the British Sociological Association website: http://www.britsoc.co.uk/whatis-sociology.aspx
Visit the Sociology Central website: www.sociology.org.uk
Visit the Socio Web website: www.socioweb.com