About this course
On this BA Philosophy and Sociology degree you’ll explore the processes that lie beneath social change and the ideas that inform them. You'll gain a grounding in the disciplines of philosophy and sociology, while following your own interests in greater depth. Optional topics cover everything from gender and human rights to criminal justice and the philosophy of religion. You'll get to spend a placement year abroad at a university in Europe.
This degree will give you an excellent education in philosophy and sociology. In your degree you can:
develop an understanding of philosophical questions such as ethics, reason and responsibility
learn a range of topics in sociology, including criminology, criminal justice, social issues and how societies change
apply philosophical thought to language, morality, sex and other important aspects of life
gain skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods
study abroad at one of our partner institutions
get experience in doing research and writing dissertations
You’ll learn in small groups in a relaxed and friendly environment, and benefit from the expertise of academic staff whose research feeds into the course content.
You can take modules from other disciplines such as anthropology or psychology, studying a language, or choosing from a range of cross-disciplinary modules. These include topics such as social enterprise, risk management, and living and working on the web.
You’ll develop skills of critical thinking, analysis and communication that will prove invaluable to your future career
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This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.
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