If you are curious about the social forces that shape people’s everyday lives and keen to learn about cultures and societies very different from your own, this is the degree for you.
Sociology means thinking critically about the world around us, exploring social institutions, social change, and the social dynamics that shape identities and interactions.
With support from expert and enthusiastic staff, you can:
Sociology at Newcastle ranks in the top 200 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Research shapes the content of our degrees and makes sure that your study programme covers the most up-to-date theories in sociology. Some of our research areas include:
Your work is divided between lectures and seminars, with around 10 hours a week devoted to large and small group study. You will be expected to supplement this with a maximum of 28 hours’ private study. In Stage 3, you undertake a dissertation on your topic of choice that accounts for a third of your time.
Assessment methods vary but generally include a combination of essays, examinations, projects, dossiers, presentations and poster presentations. Teaching and assessment methods may vary from module to module; more information can be found in our individual module listings.
Visit our Teaching and Learning pages to read about the outstanding learning experience available to you at Newcastle University.
UK and EU students have the opportunity to broaden their academic experience by taking part in a study exchange abroad in Stage 3 in places such as:
Many of our partner institutions teach in English, so fluency in the language of your host institution is not essential.
As a sociology student at Newcastle, you will be based in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology in the Daysh Building.
You will become part of a lively and diverse academic community. Our subject area is just the right size – big enough to provide a stimulating learning environment, small enough for us to know our students individually. Our student-led Sociology Society also organises a busy programme of events throughout the year to help you get to know people from all years.
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The faculty staff are really helpful and very enthusiastic about their modules, which is encouraging and inspiring, and it is easy to find a module that will spark your interest