Sociology
Focusing on patterns of human behaviour, the social relationships people form and the societies and wider cultures in which they dwell, sociologists strive to understand social and organisational institutions and how people act within these contexts. By examining the political landscape and considering contemporary issues such as crime, education, social welfare, inequality, religion, race and gender, and through adopting theoretical and evidence-based stances to critique society, sociologists can bring about transformative change to create a better world for all.
Why study Sociology at Aberystwyth University?
- We emphasise the value and significance of a field-based approach to Sociology, with field exercises being integrated into lecture modules
- We integrate more applied perspectives into the teaching that we undertake on key themes and concepts in Sociology to demonstrate its real-world significance
- We draw on our research strengths and to ensure that students are exposed to cutting-edge theoretical and empirical understandings of the social world.