Sociology with Media Studies BSc (Hons), sandwich with foundation year and work placement

The media plays a big part in shaping society. If you want to explore what drives social trends and how the media shapes our society, this course is for you.

You’ll explore pressing contemporary social issues and get an understanding of specialist areas of sociological study, while developing the knowledge and skills to expertly dissect the media.

When you complete this course you'll also be primed for a career in anything from health and social care to the creative industries.

When you complete this degree course, our Careers and Employability team can work with you to find the employment that you need to kick-start your career.

What can you do with a Sociology degree?

You'll have the knowledge and skills to pursue a career or further training in areas such as:

• teaching and lecturing
• research
• health and social care
• advertising
• marketing and media
• local government
• community development
• careers advice
• teaching
• charity work
• human resources and recruitment
• business administration and personnel management
• media research
• public relations and marketing
• journalism
• publishing
• new media development

What jobs can you do with a Sociology degree?

Some of our alumni have gone on to work for big names such as the BBC, Warner Bros and Universal Pictures International. Roles our graduates have taken on include:

• production manager
• sound and vision engineer
• film/video producer
• advertising journalist
• assistant publicist
• PR and communications officer

You could also continue your studies at postgraduate level or set up a business with help and support from the University

Work experience and career planning

To give you the best chance of securing the ideal job when you graduate, our Careers and Employability service can help you find relevant work experience during your course.

We'll work with you to identify placements, internships, voluntary roles and freelancing opportunities that will complement your studies and allow you to use the skills you've learnt.

We'll also be available to help, advise and support you for up to 5 years as you advance in your career.

This course allows you to take the Learning From Experience (LiFE) option. This means you can earn credits towards your degree for work, volunteer and research placements that you do alongside your study.

Placement year

After your second year, you can do an optional work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry.

Previous students have been on placements to:

• NBC Universal
• Disney
• St James Place Wealth Management
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Why Me? Restorative Justice
• SEK International School, Spain

In your placement year, you can also set up a business on your own or with other students.

We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your aspirations. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year