Faculty: Faculty of Health and Social Sciences. This three-year full-time degree provides a critical understanding of how societies are organized and how they function, with a focus on understanding power, social inequality, and social change. The program introduces students to classic and contemporary sociological theories and methods, encouraging them to develop a "sociological imagination" to critically engage with social, cultural, and historical contexts. The curriculum involves a combination of mandatory and selected modules, with a strong emphasis on developing critical thinking, research, and communication skills. Students gain hands-on experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods, preparing them to research, judge, and evaluate complex information.

Graduates are highly versatile, equipped with strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills applicable across a wide range of sectors. Career options include: Social Researcher (government, charities, NGOs, think tanks), Policy Analyst, Community Development Worker, Public Services (e.g., local and central government, civil service), Human Resources, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Media, Teaching, and roles within the criminal justice system (e.g., police, probation). The strong emphasis on research methods and critical engagement with social issues makes graduates well-prepared for roles requiring data interpretation, evaluation of evidence, and reasoned argumentation. Many also pursue postgraduate study in specialized areas like social work, law, or further academic research.

Bournemouth University offers state-of-the-art equipment across two modern campuses, providing a high-quality learning environment. It emphasizes work placement opportunities for every undergraduate student, enhancing employability. The Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), indicating a commitment to excellence in business education, which can be beneficial for sociology graduates in certain career paths. The university is located in Bournemouth, a vibrant coastal town.