Careers and employability

Studying sociology involves understanding and questioning how society and individual life works.

Not surprisingly, sociology graduates are often attracted to careers which continue this interest and are drawn to contexts in which individuals have to navigate their way through the larger structures of society.

Of course, sociology isn’t just about studying society in an abstract way. In fact, your learning at Manchester will help you to better understand how contemporary society got to be this way and how your own life has been shaped by a range of forces.

In this regard, sociology prepares you for making choices about your life and career not just by providing you with a dynamic set of subject-specific and transferable skills, but also by encouraging you to think about your own position in the world, how you got here, and what your life could be about in the future.

Studying Sociology gave me an insight into how people interact in society and how they are often shaped by others and their environments.

Rebecca Parr / Sociology graduate

The benefits of studying with us

I think the career opportunities in Manchester post-graduation are very good. I have made some lifelong friends and some great career contacts.

Samantha Simpson / Sociology graduate