Consistently high satisfaction rating in the annual National Student Survey
Joint first in the latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) in the UK
Get involved in high profile research projects such as the BBC Great British Class Survey
Be taught by some of the leading figures who are defining the future of Sociology
Low student to staff ratio and a high number of contact hours
Join our dynamic student-run Sociology Society (SocSoc)
Develop your sociological understanding and gain skills highly valued by potential employers
Why study sociology at York?
Degree course information
Undergraduate courses
At York we offer the opportunity to study Sociology as a single subject or to take specialised pathways in Sociology with Criminology or Sociology with Social Psychology. These pathways are based around two thirds Sociology and around one third on the chosen specialism.
In all degrees you may also take optional modules from other social sciences. Assessed though a mix of essays, exams, exercises and project work, our degrees have a progressive structure:
Year 1 - Learn the foundations of the discipline, the key sociological issues being debated today and develop the skills needed by sociologists.
Year 2 - Follow a core module in Sociological Research Methods and pursue your own specialist interests from a range of subjects or from within your specialised pathway.
Year 3 - Produce a final year project in an area of your choice and select four more advanced specialised options to study.
We also offer combined programmes with Education, Economics, Philosophy and we contribute to the degree in Social and Political Sciences.
Key facts about the department
- Joint first in the latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) in the UK
- Consistently high satisfaction rating in the National Student Survey (NSS)
- Involvement in high profile research projects, eg the BBC Great British Class Survey
- Dynamic student run Sociology Society (SocSoc)
- Opportunity to study abroad
- Celebrating 48 years of Sociology at York in 2012
- Includes the Science and Technology Studies Unit (SATSU) and other research centres