Sociology is a varied and ever-changing discipline, meaning our students each find their own unique combination of reasons to study on our programme. However, some of the things making Sociology at Loughborough distinctive include:

  • You will learn from an award-winning team of leading scholars who are actively engaged in current sociological research and develop new and innovative ways to bring their research into the classroom.
  • Sociology at Loughborough University is taught within the interdisciplinary School of Social Sciences and Humanities, meaning our students can tailor their studies to suit their interests and passions. Our suite of innovative sociology modules can be combined with modules drawn from across criminology, social policy, social psychology, media and communications.
  • Personal reflection and relevance are central to our teaching and learning ethos, meaning students on our programme not only analyse the latest theories, methods and policies but develop a rich understanding of how social and cultural processes shape their own lived experiences and ambitions.

My Dissertation: By Stephanie Yeboah

Sociology student Stephanie Yeboah talks about her dissertation on colourism within the black British community.

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Brad

The variety of modules is great and they are all really interesting. It is also quite a small team of staff within social sciences, which creates a really nice student/lecturer-friendly relationship.
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Afra

I love the variety of modules I can pick to further develop my knowledge in fields of my interest. I completed modules in media and communications, politics, social policy, and psychology.
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Ellen

I completed a placement year at the Department for Work and Pensions as a Social Researcher. Since then, I have secured a graduate role as a social researcher at the DWP.