Career Opportunities For Sociology Graduates

Sociology is the scientific study of society, including patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture. It is a social science that uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about social order, acceptance, and change.

 Many sociologists aim to conduct research that may be applied directly to social policy and welfare, while others focus primarily on refining the theoretical understanding of social processes.

 Subject matter ranges from the micro-sociology level of individual agency and interaction to the macro level of systems and the social structure.

Skills needed to be successful in Sociology

Skills gained as a sociology graduate include:

• appreciating the complexity and diversity of social situations
• applying sociological theory to society's organisations, including schools, hospitals and offices
• researching, judging and evaluating complex information
• making reasoned arguments
• knowledge and understanding of research methods, analysis and statistical techniques
• developing opinions and new ideas on societal issues
• working collaboratively
• the ability to understand, scrutinise and re-assess common perceptions of the social world
• relating sociological knowledge to social, public and civic policy
• organising work and meeting deadlines.

Job options

Jobs directly related to your degree include:

• Advice worker
• Community development worker
• Family support worker
• Further education teacher
• International aid/development worker
• Social researcher
• Social worker
• Youth worker

Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

• Actuarial analyst
• Charity fundraiser
• Detective
• Housing manager/officer
• Human resources officer
• Life coach
• Probation officer
• Public relations officer
• UX analyst