Philosophy and Sociology BA (Hons)

University of Southampton

About this course

Explore the processes that lie beneath social change and the ideas and ideals that drive them. On this joint BA Philosophy and Sociology course you'll gain a grounding in the twin disciplines of philosophy and sociology, while having the freedom to pursue your own interests in greater depth. Optional topics cover everything from gender and human rights to criminal justice and the philosophy of religion.

This degree will give you an excellent education in philosophy and sociology. In your degree you can:

• get to grips with philosophical topics such as the mind, the nature of knowledge and ethical thought

• explore an array of topics in sociology, including criminology, criminal justice, social issues and how societies change

• apply philosophical thought to language, morality, politics, sex, and other important aspects of life

• develop knowledge and skills in research methods, both qualitative and quantitative

• gain experience in doing research and writing dissertations

You'll be taught in small groups in a relaxed and friendly environment, and benefit from the expertise of academic staff whose research feeds directly into the course content.

Learning and assessment

The learning activities for this course include the following:

• lectures
• classes and tutorials
• coursework
• individual and group projects
• independent learning (studying on your own)

Careers

You’ll graduate with a wide range of transferable skills such as research, critical thinking, analysis, and team working. Career skills are embedded at every stage of our courses and certain modules offer specific teaching in reasoning and communication.

Our philosophy graduates have secured roles as diverse as:

• project manager

• teacher

• human resources (HR) coordinator

• investment analyst

• digital marketing coordinator

• tax consultant

• data analyst

Our philosophy degrees are also a good foundation for further study at masters or PhD level.