Sociology
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Think how things have changed in the last fifty years. Societies are more multicultural, family structures are more fluid, employment is more mobile and transient. And while the gap between the rich and the poor may have widened, the great divide between generations seems to have narrowed.
Sociology’s broad scope and a strong perspective on our world make it a highly popular subject with OU students. You’ll understand more about how societies develop and the compelling forces that shape our behaviour, values and identity. And, in making more sense of the world we live in, you’ll come to know yourself better.
Our courses and qualifications promise a rich learning experience. As well as enabling you to contribute to debates on many different topics, you’ll develop career skills that are useful in areas such as central and local government, charity, commerce, education, human resources, the voluntary sector and welfare services.
Degrees
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Combined Social Sciences
Develop a rich synthesis of knowledge and skills drawn from the breadth of social sciences subjects: criminology; economics; geography; politics; psychology; sociology; and social policy. -
Open degree
The BA/BSc Open Degree is a qualification that gives you a huge choice in terms of subjects and modules that you study to make up your degree.
Diplomas of Higher Education
Certificates of Higher Education
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If you would like to try Open University study before you commit to a qualification, our Openings courses could be the right place for you to start. These introductory-level courses have been specially designed to help you find out what it’s like to study with the OU, get a taste of a subject area, develop your study skills, and build your confidence. There is also financial support available for these courses. Read more about our Openings courses.
Study a module as a standalone course
You can study a single module on its own for personal interest or to improve your career prospects. See the list of all our individual courses in Sociology.
Undergraduate
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