Sociology and Social Justice Staffordshire University

Overview

The Sociology and Social Justice degree at Staffordshire University focusses on enabling learners to attain an advanced insight into contemporary social issues and inequalities. You will situate these problems within a broader historical, social, cultural, economic, and political context to learn how our lives are shaped by broader sociological forces. Whilst the course focusses on understanding the social world, it is also concerned with how to change it for the better.

Therefore, this Sociology and Social Justice degree at Staffordshire University will give you insights and skills to tackle inequalities and injustices and to make a positive impact upon society. 

Through a range of innovative and often research-led teaching approaches, you will learn about a range of issues including classical sociological debates, advanced and critical sociological theories, current sociological ‘live debates’ as well as training in research methods to equip you with the skills required to undertake an independent research project at master’s level.

Careers

On completion of the Sociology and Social Justice MA, you’ll be equipped to work in a wide range of roles with a central purpose to make a positive impact upon society. You may undergo further training in some professions. The types of roles include:

• Social work

• Welfare work

• Probation service

• Teaching

• Journalism

• Local and national government

• Charity/ voluntary sector

• Campaigning

• NGOs