Sociology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Curious about what really makes society tick? From poverty and inequality to crime and corruption, BSc (Hons) Sociology gives you the tools to understand - and change - the world around you.

You’ll explore key sociological concepts and theories, uncover the forces shaping modern life - like globalisation and digital culture - and master research methods that help you dig deeper into real-world issues.

At Manchester Met, you’ll learn in a multi-disciplinary school that champions choice and flexibility. With a wide range of optional modules, you can tailor your degree to your interests. Plus, you’ll benefit from innovative teaching, hands-on projects, and opportunities to work with external partners, gaining experience that employers are looking for.

In your final year, you can stay on the Sociology pathway or specialise in one of three exciting areas:

* Justice Studies

* Quantitative Methods

* Global Youth Justice

With support and teaching from research-active academics, industry insights, and the chance to study abroad or gain work experience, this degree will prepare you for a career that will make a difference – from social policy and research, to community development and beyond.

This course has a foundation year available.

Features and benefits

* Teaching excellence: Winner of the Student Union Teaching Awards for Department of the Year.

* Award recognition: Winner of the Employer and Community Partnerships Award, highlighting our strong local collaborations and dedication to helping students apply their knowledge in professional settings.

* Flexible learning: Shape your degree around your interests with flexible module choices across key sociological topics.

* Community insight: Get real-world insight through volunteering, research, and community engagement in Greater Manchester.

* Research-based leadership: Learn from researchers who are experts in their fields, tackling the social issues that matter to people.

* Skills advancement: Build future-ready skills in data and analysis as part of a UK-leading national initiative.

* Social change: Be part of a research-rich environment, tackling youth justice, drug policy, policing, and social change.