Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Leicester’s vibrant and diverse communities – including Narborough Road, “the most diverse street in Britain” – make it the ideal place to explore core sociological themes such as ethnicity, migration, social class and inequality. Here, you will build your sociological skills through hands-on observation, active participation and guided reflection.

Our BA Sociology course focuses on the issues that matter most to aspiring sociologists. You will engage with modules such as:

Power, privilege and diversity: Explore how power and privilege create and maintain social inequality. Education and social justice: Analyse education’s role in promoting or limiting social justice. Race, ethnicity and racisms in Britain: Explore how race, identity and racism impact British society. Gender and society: Analyse gender roles, expectations, and their effects on society. Sociology of health and illness: Study health, well-being and social care.