We are living in an era of rapid change. Global and technological transformations are reshaping our work and home lives, our cultures, identities and social experiences. New forces within our societies and beyond are leading to new social ties or the disintegration of old ones. Sociology offers a chance to study this exciting and fast-changing social world in all its aspects.
Why sociology at Sussex?
- Sociology at Sussex scored 91 per cent overall in the student satisfaction category of the 2010 National Student Survey (NSS) and is ranked 9th in The Times Good University Guide 2012, 10th in The Complete University Guide 2011-12 and 11th in The Guardian University Guide 2012.
- Rated 16th in the UK for research in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). 80 per cent of our research was rated as recognised internationally or higher, with over half rated as internationally excellent or higher and over a quarter rated as world leading.
- You can choose from courses that provide you with a strong grounding in the basics of sociology or courses that allow you to specialise in a range of options.
- All our lecturers are active researchers in one of three specialisms: health, medicine and science; gender and inequalities; or social theory and political sociology.
- You will study different theoretical perspectives of society in the context of understanding and interpreting information and evidence on how society is structured, and how it is changing.
- Sussex offers a lively social environment. Our students come from a wide range of ages, ethnic groups and social backgrounds and from countries all over the world. In classes you will mix with students from many disciplines.
- Our courses are broad, providing practical and theoretical skills, research-methods training, analytical and presentational skills, and experience in working independently and in groups.
- Sociology is part of the School of Law, Politics and Sociology – a vibrant academic unit committed to excellence in teaching and recognised nationally for research. The School engages with key issues of contemporary concern.
Course topics may include:
- Comparative Societies
- Contemporary Social Theory
- Classical Sociological Theory
- Constructing Sexuality
- Designing Sociological Research
- Gender and the Life Course
- Globalisation: History, Theories, Culture
- Globalisation: Migration, Economy and Politics
- Madness and Society: Clinical Controversies
- Madness and Society: Theoretical Debates
- Performance, Celebrity and Fandom: Celebrity Culture and Fan Identities
- Performance, Celebrity and Fandom: The Drama of Identity
- Political Sociology
- Principles of Sociological Analysis
- Race: Conflict and Change
- Sociology of Deviance
- Sociology of Education
- Sociology of Everyday Life
- Sociology of Medicine and Health
- The Body in Society
- The Body: Sex, Gender, Power, and Politics
- Themes and Perspectives in Sociology
